Bible Dictionary
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Zaanaim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zaanaim was a place near Kedesh in Naphtali, associated with the encampment of Heber the Kenite. Near its oak or plain, Sisera sought refuge in Jael’s tent and was killed.
Zaanan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zaanan was a town in the lowland of Judah, probably the same place as Zenan. Micah uses its name in a wordplay, declaring that its inhabitants would not come forth.
Zaanannim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zaanannim is another form of Zaanaim, a place associated with Kedesh and the territory of Naphtali. It is mentioned in the account of Heber the Kenite and Sisera.
Zaavan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zaavan was a Horite descendant of Seir and one of the chiefs of Edom. He is also called Zavan in 1 Chronicles 1:42.
Zaavan, Or Zavan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zaavan, also called Zavan, was a Horite chief descended from Ezer and Seir. His name appears in the genealogical lists of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
Zabad
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zabad is the name of several men in the Old Testament, including one of David’s mighty men, descendants or officials named in Chronicles, a conspirator who killed King Joash, and three men listed by Ezra among those who had foreign wives.
ZABADAIAS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Zabadaias is the King James Version form of Zabadeas, a personal name found in the lists of biblical and post-biblical names.
Zabadeans
People & Groups - Inter-testament
The Zabadeans were an Arab tribe attacked by Jonathan during the Maccabean period. Their name has been connected with Zebdany, a place near Damascus.
Zabbai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zabbai was the name of a man who had married a foreign wife in Ezra’s time and of the father of Baruch, who helped repair Jerusalem’s wall. The latter name may also appear as Zaccai.
Zabbud
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zabbud was a son of Bigvai who returned from Babylon with Ezra and accompanied the journey to Jerusalem. He is listed among Ezra’s companions in the postexilic period.
Zabdi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zabdi is the name of several men, including an ancestor of Achan, a Benjamite, a Davidic officer responsible for the vineyards, and a Levite associated with Asaph’s singers.
Zabdiel
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Zabdiel is the name of the father of Jashobeam, an overseer of priests after the Exile, and an Arabian associated in 1 Maccabees with the death of Alexander Balas.
Zabud
Government & Society - Old Testament
Zabud was a son of Nathan who served Solomon as a chief officer and the king’s friend. He held a trusted position in the royal court during Solomon’s reign.
Zabulon
People & Groups - Both
Zabulon is the Greek form of Zebulun, the name of one of Israel’s tribes. It appears in references to Jesus’ ministry and in the tribal list in Revelation.
Zaccai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zaccai was the ancestor of a family whose members returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The name is associated with Zabbai and means “pure” in the traditional rendering.
Zacchaeus
People & Groups - New Testament
Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector at Jericho and a wealthy man who sought to see Jesus. After Jesus received him, Zacchaeus demonstrated repentance by giving to the poor and making generous restitution.
Zacchur
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zacchur was a Simeonite descended from Mishma. His name is a variant form of Zaccur in 1 Chronicles 4:26.
Zaccur
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zaccur is the name of several Old Testament men, including the father of a spy, a Simeonite, Levites, a singer associated with Asaph, and a builder or official in the time of Nehemiah.
Zachariah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zachariah was the son of Jeroboam II and the last king of Jehu’s dynasty in Israel, reigning only six months before being killed by Shallum. The name is also borne by the father of Abi, mother of King Hezekiah.
Zacharias
People & Groups - New Testament
Zacharias was a priest of the course of Abijah and the husband of Elisabeth. The angel Gabriel announced that they would have John the Baptist; Zacharias was temporarily unable to speak because he did not believe the message.
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