Zebadiahזְבַדְיָהוּ
Son of Beriah, a Benjamite
Who is Zebadiah in the Bible?
Zebadiah was a son of Beriah and grandson of Elpaal, a member of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:15). He appears in the genealogical record of Benjamin as part of the line descending from Shaharaim, with his family living in Moab during the post-settlement period. While the biblical text lists Zebadiah among his brothers, no specific details are provided about his individual life or accomplishments. His mention in the genealogy serves primarily to document the tribal lineage and descendants of Benjamin during this historical period.
Biography
Zebadiah is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin as one of the sons of Beriah, son of Elpaal, a descendant of Shaharaim, who was among the Benjamites living in Moab. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 records the descendants of Benjamin, including the family of Elpaal. Zebadiah is mentioned along with his brothers, but no additional details are provided about his life or any specific role he may have played within the tribe.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- AradTribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahA Benjamite, son of Beriah.View full profile →
- AhioTribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahSon of Beriah, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- ShashakTribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahBenjamite leader and descendant of ElpaalView full profile →
- JeremothTribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- EderTribe of LeviSon of MushiLevite descendant of Merari during David's reignView full profile →
- MichaelMaleDavid's warriorA Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- IshpahTribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahDescendant of Benjamin through Beriah.View full profile →
- JohaMaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty warriors from the Tizite clanView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:15
"Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְבַדְיָהוּ |