Zabdiel זַבְדִּיאֵל
Father of Jashobeam, commander of David's army
Who is Zabdiel in the Bible?
Zabdiel was the father of Jashobeam, a prominent military commander in King David's army (1 Chronicles 27:2). His son Jashobeam led the first division of 24,000 soldiers and served as one of David's elite "Thirty" warriors, known for his strength and valor in battle. While Zabdiel himself receives minimal mention in scripture, his significance lies in being the father of a key military leader who played an important role in securing and maintaining the stability of David's kingdom during a crucial period of Israel's history.
Biography
Zabdiel is mentioned as the father of Jashobeam, who was a commander in King David's army. Jashobeam was in charge of the first division of 24,000 men, serving the king in the first month of each year. He is described as a mighty warrior and a leader among David's "Thirty" elite soldiers. Zabdiel's son played a significant role in maintaining the military strength and security of David's kingdom, although no further details are provided about Zabdiel himself.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:2
"Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זַבְדִּיאֵל |