Who was Zeba?

Chief of the executioners

The story of Zeba

Zeba - Army commander
Zeba - Army commander
Army commander

Zeba was a biblical figure mentioned in the book of Genesis. He was the son of Seir, the Horite, and the brother of Anah. He was the ancestor of the Horite people, a tribe of Edomites. Zeba is best known for his role in the story of Jacob and Esau. When Jacob and Esau were on their way to meet, they encountered Zeba and his brother Anah. Zeba and Anah were shepherds, and they offered to water Jacob's flock. In exchange, Jacob gave them some of his food. Zeba is also mentioned in the book of Numbers. He is listed as one of the chiefs of the Horite people. He is also mentioned in the book of Deuteronomy, where he is listed as one of the kings of Edom. Zeba is an important figure in the Bible, as he is the ancestor of the Horite people and is mentioned in several books of the Bible. He is best known for his role in the story of Jacob and Esau, where he and his brother Anah offered to water Jacob's flock in exchange for some of his food.

Name meaning

Beautiful or adorned

Name origin

Arabic

Role

Army commander

First mention

Judges 8:5

Appearances in the Bible

21 mentions

Zeba in the Bible

Explore all 12 chapters where Zeba appears

Judges

Chapter 8

Gideon's Ephod

Gideon and his men capture and kill the Midianite kings.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 8

Descendants of Benjamin

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 12

Warriors Join David

Warriors join David

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 26

Duties of Gatekeepers, Treasurers, and Other Levites

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 27

Leaders of Military Divisions and Civil Administrations

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 17

Jehoshaphat's Righteous Reign

Jehoshaphat's righteous reign, characterized by fidelity to God's ways and educational reforms that contribute to the sp...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 19

Jehoshaphat's Reforms and Justice

Jehoshaphat's governance marked by justice reforms, emphasizing the importance of righteousness in the administration of...

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Ezra

Chapter 2

Return of the Exiles to Jerusalem

The list of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra.

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Ezra

Chapter 8

Ezra's Assembly

Ezra assembles the exiles to hear the law and to worship.

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Ezra

Chapter 10

Repentance and Renewal

The repentance and renewal of the exiles, including the removal of foreign wives and the celebration of the feast of the...

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Nehemiah

Chapter 7

The Completion of the Wall

The completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the dedication.

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Psalms

Chapter 83

A Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

Psalm 83 is a prayer for deliverance from enemies that surround Israel. It acknowledges the reality that Israel's enemie...

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