Zebadiah זְבַדְיָהוּ
Gadite warrior who joined David
Biography
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.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 12:7
"and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְבַדְיָהוּ | H2069I |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Zebadiah
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(1) Levites:
(a) a Korahite doorkeeper of David's reign (1Ch 26:2);
(b) one of the Levites sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Torah in Judah (2Ch 17:8).
(2) Son of Ishmael (2Ch 19:11); "ruler of the house of Judah in all the king's (Jehoshaphat's) matters," i.e. judge in civil cases, the "controversies" of 2Ch 19:8.
(3) Benjamites, perhaps descended from Ehud (see Curtis, Chron., 158 ff):
(a) In 1Ch 8:15;
(b) in 8:17, where the name may be a dittography from 8:15.
(4) A Benjamite recruit of David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:7 (Hebrew verse 8)).
(5) One of David's army officers, son and successor of Asahel (1Ch 27:7).
(6) One of those who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem with Ezra (Ezr 8:8) = "Zaraias" of 1 Esdras 8:34.
(7) One of those who had married foreign wives (Ezr 10:20) = "Zabdeus" of 1 Esdras 9:21.
David Francis Roberts
ze'-ba (zebhach, "victim"), zal-mun'-a (tsalmunna`, "protection refused"): Two Midianite kings or chiefs whom Gideon slew (Jud 8:4-21; <ref osisRef="Bible:Ps.83