Zabdi זַבְדִּי
Overseer of King David's wine cellars
Who is Zabdi in the Bible?
Zabdi the Shiphmite was an official in King David's administration who served as overseer of the royal wine cellars, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:27. His appointment to this position reflects the significant role that wine production and storage played in the ancient Israelite royal household. The name Zabdi means "my gift is God," and his designation as a Shiphmite suggests he may have come from the town of Shepham, though the exact location remains uncertain. His role in managing the king's wine supplies demonstrates the complexity of David's administrative structure and the importance of specialized officials in maintaining the royal court's operations.
Biography
Zabdi the Shiphmite was one of the officials in King David's administration. He was appointed as the overseer of the wine cellars, responsible for the storage and distribution of wine in the royal household. Zabdi's role indicates the importance of wine production and consumption in ancient Israelite society, particularly in the context of the king's court. His designation as a Shiphmite suggests he may have originated from the town of Shepham, although the exact location is uncertain.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:27
"Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זַבְדִּי |
Zabdi
="Bible:Josh.7.18">18). Some Septuagint manuscripts and 1Ch 2:6 have "Zimri" (zimri); "the confusion of the Hebrew letter beth (b) and the Hebrew letter mem (m) is phonetic; the confusion of the Hebrew letter daleth (d) and the Hebrew letter resh (r) is graphic" (Curtis, Chronicles, 86).
See ZIMRI, (3).
(2) A Benjamite, son of Shimei (1Ch 8:19), and possibly a descendant of Ehud (Curtis).
(3) "The Shiphmite," one of David's officers who had charge of the wine-cellars (1Ch 27:27). The Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus has Zachrei (probably Zichri).
(4) An ancestor of Mattaniah (Ne 11:17). Luc. and 1Ch 9:15 have "Zichri."
See ZICHRI, I, 2.
David Francis Roberts
zab'-di-el (zabhdi'el, "my gift is El (God)"; Zabdiel):
(1) Father of Jashobeam (1Ch 27:2), or rather Ishbaal (Curtis, Chronicles, 290 f).
(2) An overseer of the priest