Priest and leader in post-exilic Jerusalem
Zabdiel
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 11:14.
זַבְדִּיאֵלZabdiel
- Father
- Haggedolim
About Zabdiel Written by AI
Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim, was a priest and leader in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period. After the Babylonian captivity, Nehemiah led a group of Jews back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls and restore Jewish community life. Zabdiel is listed among the priests and Levites who settled in Jerusalem, indicating his role in reestablishing religious practices and worship in the city. As a leader, he likely had responsibilities in teaching the law and overseeing various aspects of the restored Jewish community.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Zabdiel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Gift of God. (1.) The father of Jashobeam, who was one of David’s officers (1 Chr. 27:2).
(2.) An overseer of the priests after the Captivity (Neh. 11:14).
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
- Nehemiah 11:14
and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.