Overview
The name Zebadiah appears multiple times in Old Testament genealogies and historical accounts, referring to different individuals across the tribes of Israel. These men served various roles including tribal leaders, military commanders, and royal administrators during the monarchical period of Israel and Judah.
Key Scriptures
"And Zebadiah the son of Jeroham was made captain over the Benjamites" (1 Chronicles 12:7, ESV).
"Jehoshaphat appointed judges in the land... And he appointed Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, a judge of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters" (2 Chronicles 19:5, 11, ESV).
"Zebadiah, the chief, and with him seventy males of the house of Micri" (1 Chronicles 26:2, ESV).
Application
These accounts demonstrate that God raised up faithful servants across generations to lead His people with integrity and wisdom in both spiritual and governmental responsibilities.