Eden
Mentioned in 725 BC traditional (Jones)
Son of Joah, and one of the Levites who assisted in reforming the public worship of the sanctuary in the time of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:12).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Abdi, Amasai, Azariah, Azariah, Jehalelel, Joah, Joah, and Joel.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Eden 19 |
| KJV | Eden 20 |
| ASV | Eden 20 |
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2 Chronicles1 verse
- 29:12
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Son of Joah, and one of the Levites who assisted in reforming the public worship of the sanctuary in the time of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:12).