Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Zealots
People & Groups - New Testament
The Zealots were a Jewish revolutionary movement that opposed Roman rule and tribute. Their resistance eventually became associated with violent rebellion and the use of daggers.
Zebadiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebadiah, meaning “Jehovah has bestowed,” was the name of several Old Testament men, including Levites, Benjamites, a military officer of David, and others who served or returned from exile.
Zebah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebah was one of the two kings of Midian who invaded Israel. Gideon captured and executed him after defeating the Midianite forces.
ZEBAH AND ZALMUNNA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebah and Zalmunna were Midianite kings or chiefs captured and killed by Gideon. Their defeat followed Gideon’s pursuit of the Midianite forces and avenged the killing of his relatives.
Zebaim
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebaim was associated with Pochereth-hazzebaim, a family or group of Solomon’s servants whose descendants returned from the Babylonian captivity.
Zebedee
People & Groups - New Testament
Zebedee was a Galilean fisherman and the father of the apostles James and John. He worked with his sons and had hired servants, indicating an established fishing business.
ZEBIDAH
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebidah was the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah and the mother of Jehoiakim, king of Judah.
Zebina
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebina was a descendant of Nebo who had married a foreign wife after the return from Babylon and was included among those required to address that matter.
ZEBOIIM
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zeboiim was one of the cities of the Vale of Siddim destroyed with Sodom and Gomorrah. It was situated near Admah, though its exact site is unknown.
Zeboim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zeboim was the name of several places: a city of the plain destroyed with Sodom, a valley near Gibeah, and a Benjamite town inhabited after the exile.
Zebudah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebudah was the wife of King Josiah and the mother of Jehoiakim, king of Judah.
Zebul
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebul was the governor or deputy ruler of Shechem under Abimelech. He reported a revolt led by Gaal and helped Abimelech defeat the city’s opposition.
Zebulonite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Zebulonite was a member of the tribe of Zebulun. The designation is especially applied to Elon, who judged Israel.
Zebulun
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebulun was the sixth son of Jacob and Leah and the ancestor of one of Israel’s tribes. His descendants received territory in northern Canaan and were noted for courage in Israel’s battles.
Zebulun, Lot of
Places & Geography - Both
The lot of Zebulun was the territory assigned to that tribe in Galilee, north of Issachar and south of Asher and Naphtali. This region later received a significant part of Jesus’ public ministry.
Zebulun, Tribe of
People & Groups - Old Testament
The tribe of Zebulun was counted in the wilderness, received an inheritance in Canaan, aided Israel’s judges and David, and was eventually carried into Assyria with the northern tribes.
ZEBULUNITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zebulunites were members or descendants of the tribe of Zebulun.
Zebulunites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Zebulunites were the members or descendants of the tribe of Zebulun.
Zechariah
People & Groups - Both
Zechariah was the name of many biblical men, most notably the prophet who ministered after the exile and encouraged the rebuilding of the temple. Other Zechariahs included priests, Levites, leaders, and a man killed in the temple court.
ZECHARIAH, BOOK OF
Prophecy - Old Testament
The Book of Zechariah contains visions, prophetic messages, calls to repentance, promises concerning Jerusalem, and strong Messianic and apocalyptic themes. It was delivered during the postexilic period, especially in the days of Zerubbabel and Joshua the high priest.
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