Overview
Zebaim was a clan of temple servants (Nethinim) mentioned in the genealogical records of those who returned from Babylonian captivity. The family is documented in the lists of exiles who came back to rebuild Jerusalem and restore worship in the temple under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
Key Scriptures
"The children of Shephatiah, six hundred and seventy-two. The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. The children of Senaah, three thousand and nine hundred and thirty. The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy-three" (Ezra 2:4-6, NASB).
"The sons of Shephatiah, six hundred and seventy-two. The sons of Harim, three hundred and twenty. The sons of Senaah, three thousand and nine hundred and thirty" (Nehemiah 7:9-11, NASB).
Application
The faithful restoration of temple workers demonstrates God's faithfulness to preserve His people and enable them to return to worship Him after judgment and exile.