Person Old Testament
Hodaviah
Hodaviah was one of the leaders of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the time of King David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 5:24.
Why it matters. A leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh.
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Hodaviah
Hodaviah is mentioned in 1Ch.5.24 as one of the leaders of the half-tribe of Manasseh, along with Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, and Jahdiel. These men were described as brave warriors, famous men, and heads of their families.
The half-tribe of Manasseh settled on the east side of the Jordan River, in the region of Gilead and Bashan. They were known for their military prowess and played a significant role in the defense of Israel's borders.
As a leader of his tribe, Hodaviah would have had responsibilities in military, political, and social matters. He would have been involved in decision-making, conflict resolution, and the overall well-being of his people.
The mention of Hodaviah and the other leaders in this passage highlights the importance of strong leadership within the tribes of Israel, especially during the time of King David when the nation was facing numerous challenges and enemies.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)