Zebadiah
“Yahweh has bestowed or gift of Yahweh”
Summary
A common Israelite name meaning 'Yahweh has bestowed,' borne by at least nine men in the Old Testament including warriors, Levites, and officials.
☩Notable Bearers
Among the most significant bearers of this name were: a warrior who joined David at Ziklag; a son of Asahel who commanded one of David's military divisions; a Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the law throughout Judah; and the son of Ishmael who served as prince of Judah and presided over civil matters under Jehoshaphat's judicial reforms. Each served in roles of leadership or religious significance.
☩Other Bearers
Additional Zebadiahs include two Benjamites in the genealogies; a Korhite gatekeeper in David's time; a son of Michael who returned with Ezra from Babylon; and a priest who divorced his foreign wife at Ezra's command.
Related Verses9 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Zebadiah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Zebadiah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).