The meaning of “זְבֻל”
Understanding Zᵉbul reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as זְבוּל; dwelling Zebul. Compare זְבוּל. - § Zebul = "exalted" - Zebul, an Israelite 1) chief man of the city...
זְבֻל
the same as זְבוּל; dwelling Zebul. Compare זְבוּל. - § Zebul = "exalted" - Zebul, an Israelite 1) chief man of the city of Shechem at the time of the contest between Abimelech and the native Canaanites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 9:28 | “And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?” Word: זְבֻל (Zᵉbul) | |
| Judges 9:30 | “And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.” Word: זְבֻל (Zᵉbul) | |
| Judges 9:36 | “And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people down from the top of the mountains. And Zebul said unto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as if they were men.” Word: זְבֻל (Zᵉbul) | |
| Judges 9:38 | “Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now thy mouth, wherewith thou saidst, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? is not this the people that thou hast despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.” Word: זְבֻל (Zᵉbul) | |
| Judges 9:41 | “And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.” Word: זְבֻל (Zᵉbul) |