Zebadiah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Zebadiah, son of Ishmael, was appointed as the leader in all matters concerning the king during Jehoshaphat's reign.
son of Ishmael, in charge of all that pertains to the king (2CH 19:11)
Lineage: Ishmael › Zebadiah
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Zebadiah
portion of the Lord; the Lord is my portion
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Zebadiah
· Also called · H2069 none · 2CH 19:11 y-h-v-h bestows
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זְבַדְיָהוּ
zəvadəyahu · H2069 · 2CH 19:11 y-h-v-h bestows
- he זְבַדְיָהוּ · H2069M
- el Ζαβδιας Zabdias · none · 2CH 19:11
- bg Зевадия
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Family of origin
- Father: Ishmael
- Mother: Unknown
Zebadiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Zebadiah, the son of Ishmael, held a significant position during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He was appointed as the leader in all matters concerning the king, working alongside Amariah, the chief priest, who oversaw matters related to the Lord. This dual leadership structure suggests a separation of duties between religious and civil affairs. Zebadiah's role likely involved overseeing administrative and judicial matters on behalf of the king. The mention of his father, Ishmael, may indicate that he came from a prominent family. Zebadiah's appointment reflects Jehoshaphat's efforts to establish a well-organized and efficient government.
Zebadiah 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The son of Ishmael, “the ruler of the house of Judah in all the king’s matters” (2 Chr. 19:8-11).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Zebadiah_7) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Zebadiah@2Ch.19.11) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, zebadiah_2994)