Ziza

זִיזָא/ZYE-zah/

“Abundance or brightness”

Summary

A name borne by two Israelites: a son of King Rehoboam and a Simeonite chief.

☩Son of Rehoboam

Ziza was one of the sons of King Rehoboam of Judah by his favorite wife Maacah, making him a grandson of Solomon. Though listed among the royal princes, Rehoboam designated his brother Abijah as heir to the throne.

Key verses:2 Chronicles 11:20

☩Simeonite Chief

Another Ziza was the son of Shiphi and a chief of the Simeonites who led his clan in conquering the fertile pastures around Gedor during the reign of King Hezekiah.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:37

Related Verses2 mentions

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

4:37

2 Chronicles· 1 verse

11:20

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ziza," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.James Orr (ed.), "Ziza," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).