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Zabad
dowry; endowed
זָבָד za.vad
Zabad (Hebrew: זָבָד, za.vad) means “dowry; endowed”, by traditional interpretation. Six men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Divided Kingdom period. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Ahlai in 1 Chronicles 11.
Which Zabad?
Six men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Zabad
son of Ahlai
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Zabad
descendant of Judah
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Zabad
son of Hashum
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Zabad
son of Zattu
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Zabad
son of Ephraim
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Zabad
son of Nebo
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 7 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 6 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 2:36 |
| Last appears | Ezra 10:43 |
| Cross-references | 20 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Ezer attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Ephraim.
- Shuthelah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Ephraim.
- Eleadah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Ephraim.
- Tahan attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Ephraim.
- Elioenai co-occurrence Appears with Elioenai in Ezra 10.
- Eliphelet co-occurrence Appears with Eliphelet in Ezra 10.
- Jaddai co-occurrence Appears with Jaddai in Ezra 10.
- Joel co-occurrence Appears with Joel in Ezra 10.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.41;
son of: Ahlai (H0304H)
§ Zabad = "he endows"
1) a descendant of Judah; son of Nathan, grandson of Attai, great grandson of Ahlai Sheshan's daughter
2) son of Tahath
3) one of David's mighty warriors (could be the same as 1 above)
4) son of Shimeath, an Ammonitess; a conspirator against and, with Jehozabad, the murderer of Joash (also called 'Jozachar')
5) one of the sons of Zattu, who put away his foreign wife at the command of Ezra
6) one of the descendants of Hashum, who, in the time of Ezra, had a foreign wife
7) one of the sons of Nebo, who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Zabad, the son of Ahlai, was one of David's mighty warriors.
The biblical story
Zabad, the son of Ahlai, is listed among the mighty warriors who supported David. These warriors were known for their bravery, skill in battle, and loyalty to King David. Zabad is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, indicating his status as an elite soldier. The Bible does not provide any specific details about Zabad's individual exploits or achievements, but his inclusion in this list suggests he was a valiant and capable warrior who contributed to David's military success.
Key verses
Zabad appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,
1 Chronicles 11:41
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:41