Bible Dictionary
Hasadiah
A son of Zerubbabel in the royal line of Judah. His name means “favored by the LORD.”
Definition
Hasadiah was a descendant of Zerubbabel in the royal line of Judah. He is listed among the sons of Zerubbabel, or among those associated with that family line.
Biblical Usage
Hasadiah appears in the genealogy of the royal descendants of Judah.
Historical Background
The name means “favored by Jehovah,” “loved by Jehovah,” or “Yah is kind.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Favoured by Jehovah, one of the sons of Pedaiah (1 Chr. 3:20), of the royal line of David.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(loved by Jehovah) one of a group of five persons among the descendants of the royal line of Judah, (1 Chronicles 3:20) apparently sons of Zerubbabel. (B.C. about 536.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>has-a-di'-a (chacadhyah, "Yah is kind"): A son of Zerubbabel (1Ch 3:20). In Baruch 1:1 the Greek is Asadias.</p>