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.

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

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
וּזְבַדְיָ֨הוּ and Zebadiah 2Chr.19.11

Extended Information

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 • Son of Ishmael • Chief priest in matters of the Lord

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zebadiah, son of Ishmael, was appointed as the leader in all matters concerning the king during Jehoshaphat's reign.

Zebadiah, the son of Ishmael, held a significant position during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He was appointed as the leader in all matters concerning the king, working alongside Amariah, the chief priest, who oversaw matters related to the Lord. This dual leadership structure suggests a separation of duties between religious and civil affairs. Zebadiah's role likely involved overseeing administrative and judicial matters on behalf of the king. The mention of his father, Ishmael, may indicate that he came from a prominent family. Zebadiah's appointment reflects Jehoshaphat's efforts to establish a well-organized and efficient government.

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