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Zerubbabel(2)
Zerubbabel in the Bible — returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7), son of Shealtiel (EZR 3:2). Zerubbabel belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “a stranger at Babylon; dispersion of confusion”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Names & Labels (3)
Zerubbabelproper name
- Hebrew
- זְרֻבָּבֶל
- Transliteration
- zərubabel
- Meaning
- offspring [seed] of Babylon; scion i.e., one grafted into the [plant of] Babylon
- Greek
- Ζοροβαβελ
- Reference
- EZR 2:2
- Strong's
- H2216
Governor of Judahtitle
- Hebrew
- פֶּחָה יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- pechah yəhudah
- Meaning
- governor [of] Judah
- Greek
- [none]
- Reference
- HAG 1:1
- Strong's
- H6346, H3063
My servanttitle
- Hebrew
- עַבְדִּי
- Transliteration
- avədiy
- Meaning
- my servant
- Greek
- δοῦλόν μου
- Reference
- HAG 2:23
- Strong's
- H5650
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zerubbabel in the Bible?
Zerubbabel is described in the Bible as returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7), son of Shealtiel (EZR 3:2). Zerubbabel belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Zerubbabel mean?
The name Zerubbabel means “a stranger at Babylon; dispersion of confusion” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.