Ziza זִיזָא
Son of King Rehoboam and Maacah
Who is Ziza in the Bible?
Ziza was a son of King Rehoboam of Judah and his wife Maacah, the granddaughter of Absalom, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 11:20. He was part of Rehoboam's large family, which included twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters born to various wives and concubines. Although Ziza's name appears in the biblical genealogy of Judah's royal line, no further details are given about his life, accomplishments, or role in the kingdom. His mention in Scripture serves primarily to document the extensive family of Rehoboam, the first king of Judah following the division of Solomon's united kingdom.
Biography
Ziza was a son of King Rehoboam of Judah and his wife Maacah, who was the granddaughter of Absalom. He is mentioned in the list of Rehoboam's sons and grandsons in 2Ch.11.20. Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, was the first king of Judah after the division of the kingdom. The passage notes that Rehoboam had many wives and concubines, and he fathered twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters. Ziza is listed among the sons born to Rehoboam and Maacah, indicating his royal lineage. However, no further information is provided about Ziza's life, position, or role within the royal family.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Abijah MaleHead of a priestly division during David's reignView full profile →
- Jeush Tribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King Rehoboam and MahalathView full profile →
- Shemariah MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Zaham Tribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King RehoboamView full profile →
- Attai Tribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King Rehoboam and MaacahView full profile →
- Shelomith Tribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 11:20
"After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זִיזָא |