Zeror Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Zeror, a Benjamite, was an ancestor of King Saul.
father of Abiel (1SA 9:1), ancestor of King Saul
Lineage: Aphiah › Bechorath › Zeror
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Zeror
root; that straitens or binds; that keeps tight
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Zeror
· Also called · H6872 none · 1SA 9:1 money bag, pouch, [or poss.] pebbles
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צְר֧וֹר
tsəror · H6872 · 1SA 9:1 money bag, pouch, [or poss.] pebbles
- he צְרוֹר · H6872C
- el Σαρεδ Sared · none · 1SA 9:1
- bg Церор
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1269 BC – 1174 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Abinadab · 1093 BC Descendant |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1273 BC – 1173 BC |
| Ish-bosheth · 1089 BC Descendant |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1269 BC – 1169 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Descendant |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1274 BC – 1174 BC |
| Malchi-shua · 1092 BC Descendant |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1272 BC – 1172 BC |
| Merab · 1091 BC Descendant |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1271 BC – 1171 BC |
| Michal · 1090 BC Descendant |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1270 BC – 1170 BC |
| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Descendant |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1285 BC – 1160 BC |
Zeror Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Zeror was a Benjamite mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul, Israel's first monarch. He was the father of Abiel (or Jeiel) and the grandfather of Kish, Saul's father. This genealogical note appears in the context of introducing Saul and providing information about his family background. As an ancestor of Saul, Zeror belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Zeror_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Zeror@1Sa.9.1) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, zeror_3052)