Zabad זָבָד
Son of Ephraim, killed by men of Gath
Who is Zabad in the Bible?
Zabad was a son of Ephraim, the grandson of Joseph, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim in 1 Chronicles 7:21. He was killed by the men of Gath, a native people of the land, when he and his brother Shuthelah were caught raiding the livestock of the Gathites. This incident represents a significant tragedy for the tribe of Ephraim, illustrating the dangers the Israelites faced from neighboring peoples during the period of settlement and territorial disputes in Canaan.
Biography
Zabad was one of the sons of Ephraim, the son of Joseph. He is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim. According to the account, Zabad and his brother Shuthelah were killed by the men of Gath, who were native inhabitants of the land. This incident occurred when Ephraim's descendants attempted to raid the livestock of the Gathites. The death of Zabad and his brother was a tragedy for the tribe of Ephraim.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:21
"Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זָבָד |