Overview
The Bible addresses zebadiah across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles and Ezra. Closely related themes include Meshullam, Benjamin, Tribe Of, Meshelemiah and Zechariah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joab and Asahel.
Key Bible verses about zebadiah
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,
And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,
And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.
And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
2 Chronicles
And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal: Heb. Take courage and do
People in the Bible and zebadiah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zebadiah for yourself
- Begin with 1 Chronicles 8:15, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles and Ezra each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Joab and Asahel and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Meshullam, Benjamin, Tribe Of, Meshelemiah and Zechariah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zebadiah?
The Bible addresses zebadiah across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles and Ezra. Closely related themes include Meshullam, Benjamin, Tribe Of, Meshelemiah and Zechariah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joab and Asahel.
How many Bible verses are about zebadiah?
The Bible references zebadiah in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zebadiah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Chronicles 8:15: “And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zebadiah?
Joab and Asahel.
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