Judah

A man, in the time of Exile and Return · named in 1 verse

the name means celebrated Strong's Lexicon

Judah, along with other priests, played musical instruments during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Praise, the fourth son of Jacob by Leah. The name originated in Leah's words of praise to the Lord on account of his birth: "Now will I praise [Heb. odeh] Jehovah, and she called his name Yehudah" (Gen. 29:35).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents Jonathan

Siblings Azarel, Gilalai, Hanani, Zechariah, Shemaiah, Milalai, Maai, Nethanel

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at Nehemiah 12:36.

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Verses that name Judah

Nehemiah 12:36 and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.