Leader of returning exiles with Shecaniah
Zebadiah
Named in 1 verse of Ezra, first in Ezra 8:8.
זְבַדְיָהוּZebadiah
The name means “portion of the Lord; the Lord is my portion.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Michael
About Zebadiah Written by AI
Zebadiah, the son of Michael, was one of the leaders who accompanied Ezra on his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem after the exile. He led a group of 80 men from the descendants of Shephatiah. The text records that Ezra gathered these leaders and their families at the river that flows to Ahava, where they camped for three days before setting out for Jerusalem. Ezra had called for a fast to seek God's protection for their journey. The inclusion of Zebadiah in this list suggests he was a respected leader among the returning exiles.
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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
- Ezra 8:8
from the descendants of Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 men;
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