Lexical Definition
זְבַדְיָה Zᵉbadyâh (zeb-ad-yaw') Zebadiah N:N-M-P
or זְבַדְיָהוּ Zᵉbadyâhûw (zebad-yaw'-hoo); from זָבַד and יָהּ; Jah has given
Zebadiah.
- § Zebadiah = "endowment of Jehovah"
- Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites
1) a Benjamite of the sons of Beriah
2) a Benjamite of the sons of Elpaal
3) one of the sons of Jeroham of Gedor and one of David's men
4) son of Asahel, brother of Joab, and one of David's men
5) son of Michael, of the sons of Shephatiah
6) a priest of the sons of Immer, who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
7) a Levite, 3rd son of Meshelemiah the Korhite
8) a Levite in the reign of Jehoshaphat
9) son of Ishmael and prince of the house of Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּזְבַדְיָ֛ה | and Zebadiah | 1Chr.12.7 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.7
- son of: Jeroham (יְרֹחָם)
- brother of: Joelah (יוֹעֵאלָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
זְבַדְיָהוּ, זְבַדְיָה proper name, masculine (׳י hath bestowed, compare יְהוֺזָבָד, & references, also זַבְדִּיאֵל above) — זְבַדְיָהוּ
1. Levites,
a. 1Chr 26:2
b. 2Chr 17:8.
2. an officer of Jehoshaphat 2Chr 19:11. זְבַדְיָה
3. Benjamites,
a. 1Chr 8:15
b. 1Chr 8:17.
4. one of David's men 1Chr 12:8*.
5. an officer of David 1Chr 27:7.
6. a returning exile Ezra 8:8.
7. one of priestly house Ezra 10:20.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:15 · 8:17 · 12:8* · 26:2 · 27:7 |
| 2 Chronicles | 17:8 · 19:11 |
| Ezra | 8:8 · 10:20 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Gadite warrior who joined David
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zebadiah was a Gadite warrior who joined David's forces at Ziklag.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.7;
- only referred to as Zebadiah זְבַדְיָה;
- son of Jeroham יְרֹחָם;
- a brother of Joelah יוֹעֵאלָה.
Zebadiah is listed among the Gadite warriors who joined David's army when he was seeking refuge from King Saul at Ziklag. The Gadites were known for their bravery and skill in battle. Zebadiah, along with his fellow Gadites, is described as a brave warrior and a commander in the army. They joined David's forces and provided military support during his time of need. Zebadiah's presence among David's followers demonstrates the loyalty and support he received from various tribes during his rise to power.
All entries for Zebadiah: זְבַדְיָה