Ocidelus
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Ocidelus is a priest listed in 1 Esdras 9:22 who divorced his foreign wife, representing a textual variant for Jozabad mentioned in Ezra 10:22.
What is the meaning of Ocidelus in the Bible?
Ocidelus is a priest listed in 1 Esdras 9:22 who divorced his foreign wife, representing a textual variant for Jozabad mentioned in Ezra 10:22.
SIGNIFICANCE
Comparing Ocidelus with Jozabad clarifies textual transmission differences between the Septuagint and Masoretic traditions regarding the post-exilic priestly community.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Ocidelus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ocidelus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ocidelus clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:22
Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ocidelus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ocidelus/