Zeror צְרוֹר
Ancestor of King Saul
Who is Zeror in the Bible?
Zeror was a Benjamite ancestor of King Saul, Israel's first monarch, mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1. He served as the father of Abiel and grandfather of Kish, making him a key link in Saul's family line. Though Zeror himself is not described as a major figure, his inclusion in Saul's genealogy underscores the importance of family heritage in establishing the legitimacy of Israel's first king. His presence in the biblical record reflects the Old Testament practice of tracing royal lineages back through their tribal ancestry to validate a ruler's claims to the throne.
Biography
Zeror was a Benjamite mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul, Israel's first monarch. He was the father of Abiel (or Jeiel) and the grandfather of Kish, Saul's father. This genealogical note appears in the context of introducing Saul and providing information about his family background. As an ancestor of Saul, Zeror belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.
Family
In Scripture
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- 1 Samuel 9:1
"Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צְרוֹר |