Iddo

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A musician from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.21.

Iddo, also known as Adaiah, appears in the genealogy of the Levites who served as temple singers (1 Chronicles 6:21,41). He is listed as a descendant of Gershom, one of the sons of Levi. The genealogy traces the lineage of the temple singers from the time of King David to the post-exilic period. Iddo's mention in this context suggests that he was a Levite who played a role in the musical ministry of the temple.