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Zephaniah
Zephaniah in the Bible — the second-in-charge priest (2KI 25:18) who was killed by the king of Babylon (2KI 25:21). Zephaniah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the Lord is my secret”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Zephaniahproper name
- Hebrew
- צְפַנְיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- tsəfanəyahu
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h has hidden [to shelter] or y-h-v-h has hidden [as a treasure]
- Greek
- Σοφονιαν
- Reference
- 2KI 25:18
- Strong's
- H6846
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Aaron(2KI 25:18)
Notes
Aaronic priest
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zephaniah in the Bible?
Zephaniah is described in the Bible as the second-in-charge priest (2KI 25:18) who was killed by the king of Babylon (2KI 25:21). Zephaniah belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Zephaniah mean?
The name Zephaniah means “the Lord is my secret” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.