Son of Ephraim, killed by men of Gath
Zabad
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:21.
זָבָדZabad
The name means “dowry; endowed.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Zabad Written by AI
Zabad was one of the sons of Ephraim, the son of Joseph. He is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim. According to the account, Zabad and his brother Shuthelah were killed by the men of Gath, who were native inhabitants of the land. This incident occurred when Ephraim's descendants attempted to raid the livestock of the Gathites. The death of Zabad and his brother was a tragedy for the tribe of Ephraim.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Zabad, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Gift. (1.) One of David’s valiant men (1 Chr. 11:41), the descendant of Ahlai, of the “children of Sheshan” (2:31).
(2.) A descendant of Tahath (7:21).
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(3.) The son of Shemath. He conspired against Joash, king of Judah, and slew him (2 Chr. 24:25, 26). He is called also Jozachar (2 Kings 12:21).
(4.) Ezra 10:27.
(5.) Ezra 10:33.
(6.) Ezra 10:43.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 7:21
Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock.
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