Bible Figure
Zabbai
human biblical figure
Zabbai was an Israelite named in Ezra among those whose families were involved in the postexilic problem of foreign marriages.
Biography
Ezra 10 lists Zabbai among the Israelites connected with the investigation and separation from foreign wives after the exile. The name also appears in Nehemiah in another context, so records should not automatically combine every occurrence without checking identity. The supplied record points to the Ezra 10 figure.
Biblical Significance
Zabbai belongs to the difficult postexilic effort to restore covenant distinctiveness in the returned community. Scripture provides little personal biography beyond his inclusion in the list.