Zorobabel
/zor-AH-bah-bel/
Summary
The Greek form of Zerubbabel used in the New Testament genealogies, referring to the leader of the Jewish return from Babylon.
☩In Jesus' Genealogy
Zorobabel appears in both Matthew's and Luke's genealogies of Jesus as the son of Salathiel (Shealtiel). He was the post-exilic governor of Judah who led the first return from Babylon and began rebuilding the Temple. His inclusion in Christ's genealogy connects Jesus to both the royal line of David and the post-exilic restoration.
Key verses:Matthew 1:12-13Luke 3:27
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Zorobabel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Zorobabel," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).