Word Study

The meaning of זְבַדְיָה

Understanding Zᵉbadyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H2069
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

זְבַדְיָה

Phoneticzeb-ad-yaw'
TransliterationZᵉbadyâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or זְבַדְיָהוּ Zᵉbadyâhûw (zebad-yaw'-hoo); from זָבַד and יָהּ; Jah has given Zebadiah. - § Zebadiah = "endowment of Jehovah" - Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites 1) a Benjamite of the sons of Beriah 2) a Benjamite of the sons of Elpaal 3) one of the sons of Jeroham of Gedor and one of David's men 4) son of Asahel, brother of Joab, and one of David's men 5) son of Michael, of the sons of Shephatiah 6) a priest of the sons of Immer, who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 7) a Levite, 3rd son of Meshelemiah the Korhite 8) a Levite in the reign of Jehoshaphat 9) son of Ishmael and prince of the house of Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 12:7

And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.

2 Chronicles 19:11

And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king’s matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the Lord shall be with the good.

Ezra 10:20

And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles5
2 Chronicles2
Ezra2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'זְבַדְיָה' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 12:7?