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Zabdi
same as Zabad
זַבְדִּי zav.di
Zabdi (Hebrew: זַבְדִּי, zav.di) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Three men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Judges period. In 2024 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Appears with Achan in Joshua 7.
Which Zabdi?
Three men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Zabdi
son of Zerah
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Zabdi
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Zabdi
son of Shimei
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 6 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 3 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Judges
Using it today
Based on 2024 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2024 | 5 | Falling |
| All-time total | 179 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 17 in 2008 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Joshua 7:1 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 27:27 |
| Cross-references | 64 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Carmi co-occurrence Appears with Carmi in Joshua 7.
- Ramathites co-occurrence Appears with Ramathites in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Jakim co-occurrence Appears with Jakim in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Dara co-occurrence Appears with Dara in 1 Chronicles 2.
- Shimei co-occurrence Appears with Shimei in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Shiphmites co-occurrence Appears with Shiphmites in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Zichri co-occurrence Appears with Zichri in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Zerah co-occurrence Appears with Zerah in Joshua 7.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.27
§ Zabdi = "endowment"
1) son of Zerah and grandson of Judah; grandfather of Achan
2) one of the sons of Shimhi, a Benjamite
3) an officer of David, in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine-cellars
4) son of Asaph the minstrel; also called 'Zaccur' and 'Zichri'
Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of King David's wine cellars.
The biblical story
Zabdi the Shiphmite was one of the officials in King David's administration. He was appointed as the overseer of the wine cellars, responsible for the storage and distribution of wine in the royal household. Zabdi's role indicates the importance of wine production and consumption in ancient Israelite society, particularly in the context of the king's court. His designation as a Shiphmite suggests he may have originated from the town of Shepham, although the exact location is uncertain.
Key verses
Zabdi appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:
1 Chronicles 27:27
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 27:27