Chief priest in matters of the Lord
Zebadiah
Named in 1 verse of 2 Chronicles, first in 2 Chronicles 19:11.
זְבַדְיָהוּZebadiah
The name means “portion of the Lord; the Lord is my portion.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Ishmael
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Zebadiah Written by AI
Zebadiah, the son of Ishmael, held a significant position during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He was appointed as the leader in all matters concerning the king, working alongside Amariah, the chief priest, who oversaw matters related to the Lord. This dual leadership structure suggests a separation of duties between religious and civil affairs. Zebadiah's role likely involved overseeing administrative and judicial matters on behalf of the king. The mention of his father, Ishmael, may indicate that he came from a prominent family. Zebadiah's appointment reflects Jehoshaphat's efforts to establish a well-organized and efficient government.
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 Zebadiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Gift of Jehovah. (1.) A son of Asahel, Joab’s brother (1 Chr. 27:7).
(2.) A Levite who took part as one of the teachers in the system of national education instituted by Jehoshaphat (2 Chr. 17:7, 8).
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(3.) The son of Ishmael, “the ruler of the house of Judah in all the king’s matters” (2 Chr. 19:8-11).
(4.) A son of Beriah (1 Chr. 8:15).
(5.) A Korhite porter of the Lord’s house (1 Chr. 26:2). Three or four others of this name are also mentioned.
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
- 2 Chronicles 19:11
Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.