Overview
The Bible addresses zabdi across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah. Closely related themes include Nation, Armies of Israel, the, Discipline and Accursed. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Achan.
Key Bible verses about zabdi
Old Testament
Joshua
But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel.
And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken:
And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.
1 Chronicles
People in the Bible and zabdi
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zabdi for yourself
- Begin with Joshua 7:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Joshua, 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Achan and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Nation, Armies of Israel, the, Discipline and Accursed.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zabdi?
The Bible addresses zabdi across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah. Closely related themes include Nation, Armies of Israel, the, Discipline and Accursed. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Achan.
How many Bible verses are about zabdi?
The Bible references zabdi in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zabdi?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 7:1: “But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zabdi?
Achan.
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