Zia

Zia was a Gadite clan leader during the reigns of Jotham, king of Judah, and Jeroboam, king of Israel.

The name Zia means “sweat; swelling”

MaleTribe of GadDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:13; only referred to as Zia (זִיעַ); son of Abihail; a brother of Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan and Eber.

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Family members

Father: Abihail
Siblings: Eber Jacan Jorai Meshullam Michael Sheba

Alternative names

זִיעַZia

Mentions

1 Chronicles 5:13
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.