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Ziza
same as Zina
זִיזָא zi.za
Ziza (Hebrew: זִיזָא, zi.za) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Divided Kingdom period. In 2023 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Appears in the same passages as Abihail.
Which Ziza?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Ziza
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Ziza
son of Shiphi; related to Shiphi
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2023 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2023 | 5 | Steady |
| All-time total | 105 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 17 in 2005 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 4:37 |
| Last appears | 2 Chronicles 11:20 |
| Cross-references | 10 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Shelomith co-occurrence Appears with Shelomith in 2 Chronicles 11.
- Attai co-occurrence Appears with Attai in 2 Chronicles 11.
- Shemaiah co-occurrence Appears with Shemaiah in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Jedaiah co-occurrence Appears with Jedaiah in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Shimri co-occurrence Appears with Shimri in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Shiphi co-occurrence Appears with Shiphi in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Allon co-occurrence Appears with Allon in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Maacah co-occurrence Appears with Maacah in 2 Chronicles 11.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Simeon(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.37;
son of: Shiphi (H8230)
§ Ziza = "shining"
1) son of Shiphi, a chief of the Simeonites in the reign of Hezekiah
2) son of Rehoboam by Maachah the granddaughter of Absalom
Ziza, a descendant of Simeon, was the son of Shiphi.
The biblical story
Ziza is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.37 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon. He is identified as the son of Shiphi and is listed among the descendants of Simeon who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several Simeonite clans and highlights their leaders and the territories they occupied. The mention of Ziza and his father Shiphi suggests that they were significant figures within their clan. However, no further details are provided about Ziza's life, role, or accomplishments.
Key verses
Ziza appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;
1 Chronicles 4:37
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 4:37