Zia זִיעַ
Gadite clan leader during the reign of Jotham
Biography
Zia was a clan leader of the tribe of Gad during the reigns of Jotham, king of Judah, and Jeroboam, king of Israel. He is mentioned in the genealogical record of the Gadites in 1 Chronicles 5. This record lists the clan leaders and their families who lived in the region of Gilead. Zia is named along with his fellow clan leaders, including Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, and Beba.
Family
Siblings
- Michael MaleDavid's warriorA Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Sheba Tribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite leader during the reign of JothamView full profile →
- Jorai Tribe of GadSon of AbihailA chief of the half-tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Jacan Tribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite leader during the reign of Jotham.View full profile →
- Eber Tribe of GadSon of AbihailA Gadite chief during the reign of JothamView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:13
"Their brothers of their fathers’ houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זִיעַ | H2127 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)