Bible Dictionary
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Zechariah, The Book Of
Prophecy - Old Testament
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book consisting of an earlier section concerning visions and encouragement for the returned exiles, followed by later messages concerning judgment, salvation, and the kingdom of God.
Zedad
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zedad was a town or district named as a northern landmark of Israel’s promised or restored territory. Its exact location is uncertain.
Zedekiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zedekiah, meaning “Jehovah is righteousness,” was the last king of Judah. He rebelled against Babylon, saw Jerusalem destroyed, and was taken captive after his sons were killed and he was blinded. The name was also borne by other men, including a false prophet.
Zeeb
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zeeb, meaning “wolf,” was one of the two leading princes of Midian who invaded Israel. He was captured and killed by the Ephraimites after Gideon’s victory.
ZELA, ZELAH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zela, or Zelah, was a city in Benjamin and the burial place of Saul’s family. The bones of Saul and Jonathan were brought there for burial; the site has not been positively identified.
Zelah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zelah was a town in Benjamin containing the family tomb of Kish, the father of Saul. Saul and his son Jonathan were buried there.
Zelek
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zelek was an Ammonite who served among David’s mighty warriors.
Zelok
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zelok, also called Zelek, was an Ammonite member of David’s personal guard or group of mighty men.
Zelophehad
Law & Covenant - Old Testament
Zelophehad was a Manassite who died in the wilderness without sons. His five daughters appealed for his inheritance, leading to the establishment of a law allowing daughters to inherit when a man had no male heir.
Zelotes
People & Groups - New Testament
Zelotes was the title distinguishing Simon the Zealot from Simon Peter, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles.
Zelzah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zelzah was a place near Rachel’s sepulchre on the border of Benjamin, where Samuel said Saul would receive news that his father’s donkeys had been found. Its exact location is uncertain.
Zemaraim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zemaraim was both a town in Benjamin and a mountain in the hill country of Ephraim. At Mount Zemaraim, Abijah addressed the forces of Jeroboam before a battle between Judah and Israel.
Zemarite
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Zemarites were an ancient Canaanite or Phoenician people descended from Canaan. They were associated with a town identified with Sumra on the Phoenician coast.
Zemarite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Zemarite was a member of an ancient Hamite or Canaanite tribe listed among the descendants of Canaan.
Zemira
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zemira was a son of Becher and a descendant of Benjamin.
ZEMIRAH
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zemirah was a descendant recorded in connection with Benjamin, though some interpreters consider him more likely to have belonged to Zebulun.
Zenan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zenan was a town in the lowland region of Judah, probably the same place called Zaanan in Micah’s prophecy.
Zenas
People & Groups - New Testament
Zenas was a Christian believer associated with Apollos and described as “the lawyer.” Paul asked Titus to assist him and Apollos on their journey; nothing further is known about Zenas.
Zephaniah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zephaniah was the name of several biblical men, especially the prophet who ministered during Josiah’s reign and proclaimed judgment while calling God’s people to seek Him. Another Zephaniah was a priest executed after Jerusalem’s fall.
ZEPHANIAH, APOCALYPSE OF
Scripture - Inter-testament
The Apocalypse of Zephaniah was a Jewish apocryphal work known from ancient lists and a quotation preserved by Clement of Alexandria. Its surviving evidence is limited, and its Jewish or Christian character has been debated.
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