Person Old Testament
Hodiah
Also known as Hodiah =ESV, NIV; Hodijah =KJV
Hodiah was one of the priests who signed the covenant led by Nehemiah to follow the Law of God. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 10:18.
Why it matters. A priest who signed Nehemiah's covenant.
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Hodiah
Hodiah is mentioned in Neh.10.18 as one of the priests who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God during the time of Nehemiah. This covenant was a solemn agreement made by the Israelites to obey God's commandments, separate themselves from the surrounding nations, and support the temple service.
As a priest, Hodiah would have had specific responsibilities related to the temple worship and the teaching of the Law. By signing the covenant, he publicly demonstrated his commitment to God's Law and his support for the spiritual and social reforms initiated by Nehemiah.
The participation of priests in the covenant signing was crucial, as they were the religious leaders of the community and were responsible for maintaining the purity of worship and the adherence to God's commandments. Hodiah's involvement in this event highlights his role as a priest and his dedication to the spiritual well-being of the Israelites during this period of rebuilding and renewal.
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.
Nehemiah (1 verse)