Zebadiah
Zebadiah, son of Ishmael, was appointed as the leader in all matters concerning the king during Jehoshaphat's reign.
The name Zebadiah means “portion of the Lord; the Lord is my portion”
MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 19:11; only referred to as Zebadiah (זְבַדְיָהוּ); a son of Ishmael.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- זְבַדְיָהוּZebadiah
Mentions
- 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!”