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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

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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

Family & Relationships (3)

descendant

Jacob(EZR 2:2)

son

Shealtiel(EZR 3:2)

father

Abihud(MAT 1:13)

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.

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