Zabad זָבָד
Descendant of Judah through Jerahmeel
Who is Zabad in the Bible?
Zabad was a descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:36-37. He was the son of Nathan and the father of Ephlal, placing him within a significant family line that traced back through Sheshan, whose daughter married his Egyptian servant Jarha. This genealogy is noteworthy because it documents the intermarriage between Israelites and non-Israelites during the Old Testament period, demonstrating how family lines in ancient Judah sometimes crossed cultural and ethnic boundaries. Zabad's inclusion in the official genealogies of Judah affirms his legitimate place in Israel's ancestral record despite these cross-cultural marriages.
Biography
Zabad is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, specifically in the line of Jerahmeel. He was the son of Nathan and the father of Ephlal. Zabad is listed as part of the descendants of Sheshan, who had no sons and gave his daughter in marriage to his Egyptian servant Jarha. This genealogy shows the intermarriage between Israelites and non-Israelites.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 2:36
"Attai was the father of Nathan, Nathan was the father of Zabad,"
- 1 Chronicles 2:37
"Zabad was the father of Ephlal, Ephlal was the father of Obed,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זָבָד |