Zebulun
malePatriarchalMeaning: “Dwelling; honor”
The tenth son of Jacob and last by Leah; Jacob foretold his tribe would "dwell at the haven of the sea," in the region where Jesus would later minister.
Biography
Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth and last borne by Leah. She named him hoping, "now will my husband dwell with me" (Genesis 30:20).
Father of a tribe
Jacob prophesied, "Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships" (Genesis 49:13). His tribe settled in lower Galilee around Nazareth — so that Zebulun, with Naphtali, became the region where the light of the Messiah first dawned (Matthew 4:13–16).
Life Timeline
Born to Leah, completing her six sons
On the Bible timeline
Zebulun belongs to the The Patriarchs era (c. 2100 – 1800 BC).
- c. 2091 BCThe Call of Abraham
- c. 1898 BCJoseph Sold into Egypt
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Themes & lessons from Zebulun
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Zebulun appears.
People they appear with
Places in their story
Scripture Appearances
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Genesis 30:20
And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun. Zebulun: that is, Dwelling: Gr. Zabulon
Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:
Genesis 46:14
And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.
Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
Frequently asked about Zebulun
Who was Zebulun in the Bible?
The tenth son of Jacob and last by Leah; Jacob foretold his tribe would "dwell at the haven of the sea," in the region where Jesus would later minister.
What does the name Zebulun mean?
The name Zebulun means “Dwelling; honor”.
What did Zebulun do in the Bible?
Zebulun served as patriarch.
Who were Zebulun's parents?
Zebulun was the child of Jacob, Leah.
Where does Zebulun appear in the Bible?
Zebulun is mentioned 4 times across 1 book: Genesis.
What can we learn from Zebulun?
The story of Zebulun touches on themes of jacob, children, tribes of israel, the, zebulun, the tribe of — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Zebulun's life.
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