Joed was a Benjaminite mentioned in Nehemiah's genealogy of those who settled in Jerusalem after returning from the Babylonian exile. He was the son of Pedaiah and the father of Meshullam, belonging to the group that helped repopulate the holy city. His role was connected to the rebuilding of the Jewish community in Jerusalem.
Joed is mentioned as part of the lineage of the Benjaminites who settled in Jerusalem after the exile. He is listed as the son of Pedaiah in the lineage of Sallu.
After returning from Babylon, there was a need to repopulate Jerusalem. Leaders from various tribes, including Benjaminites like Joed's family, settled in the city.
1The leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in the towns.
The Benjaminites formed an important part of those who settled in Jerusalem. Joed's lineage was among those who helped rebuild the community in the city.