Zebadiah זְבַדְיָהוּ
Son of Meshelemiah, a Korahite gatekeeper
Who is Zebadiah in the Bible?
Zebadiah was the firstborn son of Meshelemiah, a Korahite gatekeeper who served during the time of King David (1 Chronicles 26:2). As a member of the Korahite family, a Levitical clan assigned to temple duties, Zebadiah held responsibility for guarding the gates and entrances to the sacred areas of the tabernacle and temple. His position as the firstborn son would have granted him leadership authority among his brothers in their gatekeeping duties. Though mentioned briefly in scripture, Zebadiah represents the important role that Levitical families played in maintaining the sanctity and security of Israel's worship spaces.
Biography
Zebadiah is mentioned as the firstborn son of Meshelemiah, a Korahite who served as a gatekeeper in the time of King David. The Korahites were a Levitical family assigned to various duties in the tabernacle and later in the temple. Meshelemiah and his sons, including Zebadiah, were responsible for guarding the gates and entrances to the sacred areas. Being the firstborn son, Zebadiah would have held a position of responsibility and leadership among his brothers in their role as gatekeepers.
Family
Siblings
- Zechariah Tribe of LeviSon of IsshiahSon of Isshiah, a LeviteView full profile →
- Jediael MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty men from the tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Jathniel Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahLevite gatekeeper during David's reignView full profile →
- Elam Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahA temple gatekeeper during David's reignView full profile →
- Jehohanan Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahLevite gatekeeper during the reign of DavidView full profile →
- Eliehoenai Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahSon of Meshelemiah, a gatekeeper in David's timeView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 26:2
"Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְבַדְיָהוּ |