Zabbai זַבַּי
Repairer of Jerusalem's wall
Who is Zabbai in the Bible?
Zabbai, the son of Baruch, was one of the workers who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's direction after the Babylonian exile. According to Nehemiah 3:20, he repaired a section of the wall, specifically the second portion extending from the house of Eliashib the high priest. His participation in this crucial restoration project reflects the widespread community commitment to fortifying Jerusalem and restoring the city to its former strength following the return from captivity. Though little else is recorded about him, Zabbai's inclusion in the account of the wall's reconstruction demonstrates that the rebuilding effort involved people from various backgrounds and families working together toward a common purpose.
Biography
Zabbai, the son of Baruch, is mentioned in the account of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. He is listed among the people who worked on repairing the wall after the Babylonian exile. Zabbai repaired a section of the wall, specifically the second section from the house of Eliashib the high priest. His participation in the wall's restoration demonstrates the community-wide effort to rebuild and fortify Jerusalem after the return from exile.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 3:20
"Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זַבַּי |