Zebadiah זְבַדְיָהוּ
Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law
Who is Zebadiah in the Bible?
Zebadiah was a Levite who served during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah in the ninth century BC. According to 2 Chronicles 17:8, Jehoshaphat commissioned Zebadiah and other Levites and priests to travel throughout the cities of Judah to teach the Book of the Law to the people. This educational mission was part of Jehoshaphat's religious reforms aimed at strengthening the faith and obedience of the kingdom. Zebadiah's selection for this important task reflects the vital role that Levites played in preserving and transmitting God's Law to Israel.
Biography
Zebadiah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. As part of Jehoshaphat's reforms, he sent out Levites and priests to teach the Book of the Law to the people throughout the cities of Judah. Zebadiah was among the Levites chosen for this task, along with Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah. They were accompanied by the priests Elishama and Jehoram. This educational initiative aimed to instruct the people in the ways of the Lord and strengthen their faith. Zebadiah's participation in this mission highlights the importance of the Levites' role in teaching and preserving the Law.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 17:8
"accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְבַדְיָהוּ |