Zabdiel זַבְדִּיאֵל
Father of Jashobeam, commander of David's army
Biography
Zabdiel is mentioned as the father of Jashobeam, who was a commander in King David's army. Jashobeam was in charge of the first division of 24,000 men, serving the king in the first month of each year. He is described as a mighty warrior and a leader among David's "Thirty" elite soldiers. Zabdiel's son played a significant role in maintaining the military strength and security of David's kingdom, although no further details are provided about Zabdiel himself.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:2
"Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his division were twenty-four thousand."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זַבְדִּיאֵל | H2068G |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)