Zabad is a name found in the Old Testament, associated with several individuals from different periods of Israel's history. The name Zabad means "gift" or "endowment" in Hebrew, reflecting a common practice in biblical times of naming individuals with words that convey a particular meaning or hope.

1. Zabad, the Son of Nathan: Zabad is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:36-37 as a descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb. He is the son of Nathan and the father of Ephlal. This genealogy places Zabad within the broader context of the tribe of Judah, highlighting the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative.

2. Zabad, the Warrior of David: Another Zabad is listed among David's mighty warriors in 1 Chronicles 11:41. This Zabad is identified as the son of Ahlai. The inclusion of Zabad in this list underscores his valor and significance as a member of the elite group of warriors who supported King David during his reign. The mighty men were renowned for their bravery and loyalty, and Zabad's presence among them indicates his notable contributions to David's military successes.

3. Zabad, the Son of Shimeath: In 2 Chronicles 24:26, Zabad is mentioned as one of the conspirators who assassinated King Joash of Judah. He is identified as the son of Shimeath, an Ammonite woman. This act of treachery is recorded during a tumultuous period in Judah's history, reflecting the political instability and internal strife that characterized Joash's reign. The involvement of Zabad in this conspiracy highlights the complex interplay of personal ambition and political intrigue in the biblical narrative.

4. Zabad, the Exile's Descendant: In the post-exilic period, a Zabad is mentioned in Ezra 10:27 as one of the Israelites who had taken foreign wives, contrary to the Law of Moses. This Zabad is part of the group that responded to Ezra's call for repentance and reform, demonstrating a commitment to restoring the covenantal purity of the Israelite community. The account of Zabad in this context illustrates the challenges faced by the returning exiles in re-establishing their identity and faithfulness to God's commandments.

The various individuals named Zabad in the Bible reflect the diverse roles and experiences of people in Israel's history. From warriors to conspirators, and from genealogical records to post-exilic reformers, the name Zabad appears in contexts that reveal the multifaceted nature of biblical narratives and the enduring significance of personal and communal faithfulness to God.Zabad

dowry; endowed

Zabad

(gift).

1. Son of Nathan son of Attai, son of Ahlai Sheshan's daughter, (1 Chronicles 2:31-37) and hence called son of Ahlai. (1 Chronicles 11:41) (B.C. 1046.) He was one of David's mighty men but none of his deeds have been recorded. The chief interest connected with him is in his genealogy, which is of considerable importance in a chronological point of view.
2. An Ephraimite, if the text of (1 Chronicles 7:21) Isa correct.
3. Son of Shimeath, an Ammonitess; an assassin who, with Jehozabad, slew King Joash, according to (2 Chronicles 24:26) (B.C. 840); but in (2 Kings 12:21) his name is written, probably more correctly, JOZACHAR.
4. A layman of Israel, of the sons of Zattu, who put away his foreign wife at Ezra's command. (Ezra 10:27) (B.C. 458.)
5. One of the descendants of Hashum who had married a foreign wife after the captivity. (Ezra 10:33) (B.C. 458.)
6. One of the sons of Nebo whose name is mentioned under the same circumstances as the two preceding. (Ezra 10:43)

Zabad

The name of four persons, 1 Chronicles 2:36 7:21 2 Chronicles 24:26 Ezra 10:27.

Gift.

(1.) One of David's valiant men (1 Chronicles 11:41), the descendant of Ahlai, of the "children of Sheshan" (2:31).

(2.) A descendant of Tahath (7:21).

(3.) The son of Shemath. He conspired against Joash, king of Judah, and slew him (2 Chronicles 24:25, 26). He is called also Jozachar (2 Kings 12:21).

(4.) Ezra 10:27.

(5.) Ezra 10:33.

(6.) Ezra 10:43.

ZABAD

za'-bad (zabhadh, perhaps a contraction for (1) zebhadhyah, "Yahweh has given," i.e. Zebadiah; or (2) zabhdi'el, "El (God) is my gift" (HPN, 222); Zabed(t), with many variants):

(1) A Jerahmeelite (1 Chronicles 2:36, 37), son of Nathan (see NATHAN, IV).

(2) An Ephraimite, son of Tahath (1 Chronicles 7:21).

(3) Son of Ahlai (1 Chronicles 11:41) and one of David's mighty men (the name is wanting in 2 Samuel 23:24-29).

(4) Son of Shimeath the Ammonitess (2 Chronicles 26); he was one of the murderers of King Joash of Judah; called "Jozacar" in 2 Kings 12:21 (Hebrew verse 22). Perhaps the name in Chronicles should be Zacar (zakhar),

(5) Name of three men who had married foreign wives:

(a) son of Zattu (Ezra 10:27)= "Sabathus" of 1 Esdras 9:28;

(b) son of Hashum (Ezra 10:33) = "Sabanneus" of 1 Esdras 9:33;

(c) son of Nebo (Ezra 10:43) = "Zabadeas" of 1 Esdras 9:35.

David Francis Roberts

2066. Zabad -- "he has given," the name of several Israelites
... 2065, 2066. Zabad. 2067 . "he has given," the name of several Israelites.
Transliteration: Zabad Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-bawd') Short Definition: Zabad. ...
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2064. zabad -- bestow upon, endow with
... 2063, 2064. zabad. 2065 . bestow upon, endow with. Transliteration: zabad Phonetic
Spelling: (zaw-bad') Short Definition: endowed. ... 2063, 2064. zabad. 2065 ...
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5990. Ammizabad -- "my kinsman has bestowed," an Israelite
... Word Origin from am and zabad Definition "my kinsman has bestowed," an Isr. ... From
am and zabad; people of endowment; Ammizabad, an Israelite -- Ammizabad. ...
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2065. zebed -- endowment, gift
... Word Origin from zabad Definition endowment, gift NASB Word Usage gift (1). dowry.
From zabad; a gift -- dowry. see HEBREW zabad. 2064, 2065. ...
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2080. Zebiddah -- mother of Jehoiakim
... Word Origin from zabad Definition mother of Jehoiakim NASB Word Usage Zebidah (1).
Zebudah. Feminine from zabad; giving; Zebidah, an Israelitess -- Zebudah. ...
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443. Elzabad -- "God has given," two Israelites
... Word Origin from el and zabad Definition "God has given," two Isr. ... From 'el and zabad;
God has bestowed; Elzabad, the name of two Israelites -- Elzabad. ...
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3075. Yehozabad -- "the LORD has bestowed," name of a number of ...
... Word Origin from Yhvh and zabad Definition "the LORD has bestowed," name of a number
of Isr. NASB Word Usage Jehozabad (4). ... see HEBREW Yhovah. see HEBREW zabad. ...
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2069. Zebadyah -- "Yah has bestowed," the name of several ...
... Word Origin from zabad and Yah Definition "Yah has bestowed," the name of several
Isr. NASB Word Usage Zebadiah (9). Zebadiah. ... see HEBREW zabad. see HEBREW Yahh. ...
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2071. Zabud -- "bestowed," an officer of Solomon
... Word Origin from zabad Definition "bestowed," an officer of Solomon NASB Word Usage
Zabud (1). Zabud. From zabad; given, Zabud, an Israelite -- Zabud. ...
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Turning Back in the Day of Battle
... the twentieth verse, you read:""And the sons of Ephraim, Shuthelah, and Bered his
son, and Tabath his son, and Eladah, and Tabath his son, and Zabad his son ...
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David's Dying Song
... in 1:Chron.7:20"22: "And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah and Bered his son, and Tahath
his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son, and Zabad his son, and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/davids dying song.htm

Zabad (8 Occurrences)
... (4.) Ezra 10:27. (5.) Ezra 10:33. (6.) Ezra 10:43. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
ZABAD. ... David Francis Roberts. Multi-Version Concordance Zabad (8 Occurrences ...
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Jeho'zabad (2 Occurrences)
Jeho'zabad. Jehozabad, Jeho'zabad. Jehoz'abad . Multi-Version
Concordance Jeho'zabad (2 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 17 ...
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Jo'zabad (7 Occurrences)
Jo'zabad. Jozabad, Jo'zabad. Joz'abad . Multi-Version Concordance
Jo'zabad (7 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 31:13 Jehiel ...
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Jehozabad (4 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 24:26 These are those who conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath
the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess. ...
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Ahlai (2 Occurrences)
... 2:31) or according to 1 Chronicles 2:34 a daughter of Sheshan, for here we read:
"Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters." (2) The father of Zabad, a soldier ...
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Nathan (42 Occurrences)
... 22-45). His two sons, Zabad (1 Chronicles 2:36) and Azariah (1 Kings
4:5) occupied places of honour at the king's court. He last ...
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Begot (119 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 2:36 And Attai begot Nathan, and Nathan begot Zabad, (DBY JPS). 1
Chronicles 2:37 and Zabad begot Ephlal, and Ephlal begot Obed, (DBY JPS). ...
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Begat (112 Occurrences)
... land of Gilead. (KJV ASV WBS YLT). 1 Chronicles 2:36 And Attai begat Nathan,
and Nathan begat Zabad, (KJV ASV WBS YLT). 1 Chronicles 2 ...
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Jozabad (10 Occurrences)

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Za'avan (2 Occurrences)
Za'avan. Zaavan, Za'avan. Zabad . Multi-Version Concordance Za'avan (2 Occurrences). ...
(See RSV). Zaavan, Za'avan. Zabad . Reference Bible.
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