Zebadiah זְבַדְיָהוּ
Son of Asahel, commander of David's army
Who is Zebadiah in the Bible?
Zebadiah was the son of Asahel and served as commander of the fourth division of King David's army, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:7. His division, which consisted of 24,000 men, was assigned to serve during the fourth month of the year as part of David's rotating military structure. Zebadiah's appointment to this leadership position demonstrates his capabilities as a military commander, and his role reflects the organized and efficient system David established to manage his forces. His father Asahel was the brother of Joab, the commander of David's entire army, placing Zebadiah within an influential military family during one of Israel's most significant periods of consolidation and strength.
Biography
Zebadiah, the son of Asahel, was a commander in King David's army. He was in charge of the fourth division, which served during the fourth month of the year. Asahel, Zebadiah's father, was the brother of Joab, who was the commander of David's entire army. The fact that Zebadiah held this position suggests that he was a capable military leader. His division consisted of 24,000 men, indicating the significant size of David's military force. The rotation of army divisions allowed for a well-organized and efficient military structure during David's reign.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:7
"The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְבַדְיָהוּ |