Who was Zebadiah?

Chief officer in charge of King Hezekiah's possessions.

The story of Zebadiah

Zebadiah - Priest
Zebadiah - Priest
Priest

Zebadiah was a minor biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He was the son of Berachiah and the brother of Jeshaiah. He was a member of the priestly family of Merari, and was part of the group of Levites who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. He was also part of the group of Levites who helped Ezra read the Law to the people. Zebadiah is best known for his role in the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. He was part of the group of Levites who helped to rebuild the temple and restore the worship of God. He was also part of the group of Levites who helped to restore the worship of God in the temple. Zebadiah is also known for his role in the restoration of the city of Jerusalem. He was part of the group of Levites who helped to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore the city to its former glory. Zebadiah is remembered for his role in the restoration of the worship of God in Jerusalem. He was part of the group of Levites who helped to restore the worship of God in the temple and in the city. He is also remembered for his role in the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of the city of Jerusalem.

Name meaning

The name Zebadiah is of Hebrew origin and means "Yahweh has bestowed" or "God has given." It is derived from the Hebrew elements "zebed," meaning "gift" or "bestow," and "Yah," a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The name conveys a sense of divine blessing or gift from God. Zebadiah is a name that appears in various forms in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Priest

First mention

1 Chronicles 8:15

Appearances in the Bible

9 mentions

Zebadiah in the Bible

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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 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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