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Zaanaim

Overview Zaanaim was a location in ancient Israel, specifically a place associated with …

Zaanan

Overview Zaanan was a town in the tribe of Judah during Old Testament times, located in …

Zaavan

Overview Zaavan was a son of Ezer in the genealogical records of Esau's descendants in t…

Zabad

Overview Zabad refers to several individuals mentioned in Scripture, most notably a son …

Zabbai

Overview Zabbai was a Jewish leader and descendant of the priestly line who returned to …

Zabbud

Overview Zabbud was one of the twelve administrative officers appointed by King Solomon …

Zabdi

Overview Zabdi refers to several individuals mentioned in Scripture, each appearing brie…

Zabdiel

Overview Zabdiel was a Jewish leader during the inter-testamental period who served as t…

Zabud

Overview Zabud was a priest and official during the reign of King Solomon in ancient Isr…

Zaccai

Overview Zaccai was a Jewish leader mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the heads of…

Zacchaeus

Overview Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector in Jericho during the time of Jesus Christ.…

Zacchur

Overview Zacchur refers to several individuals mentioned in Old Testament Scripture, wit…

Zaccur

Overview Zaccur was a biblical figure whose name appears in the Old Testament records. T…

Zachariah

Overview Zechariah (note the correct spelling) was a post-exilic Jewish priest and proph…

Zacharias

Overview Zacharias, also known as Zechariah, was a righteous priest of the Jewish temple…

Zacher

Overview Zacher (also spelled Zachar) was a Levite and gatekeeper in the temple during t…

Zadok

Overview Zadok was a prominent priest in ancient Israel who served during the reigns of …

Zaham

Overview Zaham was a son of King Rehoboam of Judah, born to his wife Mahalath, who was t…

Zair

Overview Zair is a location mentioned in the Old Testament as a city or village in the l…

Zalaph

Overview Zalaph was the father of Hanun, a leader who participated in the rebuilding of …

Zalmon

Overview Zalmon refers to a mountain or hill mentioned in Scripture, though references t…

Zalmonah

Overview Zalmonah was a station in the wilderness where the Israelites camped during the…

Zalmunna

Overview Zalmunna was a Midianite king who ruled during the period of the Judges in Isra…

Zamzummims

Overview The Zamzummims were an ancient race of giants who inhabited the region east of …

Zanoah

Overview Zanoah is the name of two locations mentioned in the Old Testament, both situat…

Zaphnath-Paaneah

Overview Zaphnath-Paaneah is the Egyptian name given to Joseph by Pharaoh when he was el…

Zaphon

Overview Zaphon (also spelled Zephon) was a city located in the territory of the tribe o…

Zara

Overview Zara (also spelled Zarah or Zerah) was a son of Judah and Tamar, born during th…

Zarah

Overview Zarah (also spelled Zerah) was one of the twin sons born to Judah and Tamar in …

Zareah

Overview Zareah (also spelled Zorah or Zoreh) was an ancient city in the tribal territor…

Zared

Overview Zared is a valley or wadi (seasonal watercourse) mentioned in the Old Testament …

Zarephath

Overview Zarephath was an ancient Phoenician city located on the Mediterranean coast bet…

Zaretan

Overview Zaretan was an ancient city located in the Jordan Valley, east of the Jordan Ri…

Zareth-Shahar

Overview Zareth-Shahar was a city located in the territory of Reuben, one of the twelve …

Zattu

Overview Zattu was a Jewish family or clan name that appears in the biblical records of …

Zaza

Overview Zaza is a minor figure mentioned in the Old Testament genealogies of the tribe …

Zeal

Overview Zeal in Scripture refers to passionate devotion, fervent enthusiasm, and earnes…

Zeal, Religious

Definition Religious zeal refers to an intense, passionate, and earnest devotion toward …

Zebadiah

Overview Zebadiah is a biblical name meaning "the Lord has given" or "God's gift," borne…

Zebah

Overview Zebah was one of two Midianite kings who led a military alliance against Israel…

Zebaim

Overview Zebaim (also spelled Zeboim) refers to a valley in ancient Israel, specifically…

Zebedee

Overview Zebedee was a Jewish fisherman living in Galilee during the first century who b…

Zebina

Overview Zebina was a high priest of Israel during the intertestamental period, serving …

Zeboim

Overview Zeboim (also spelled Zeboiim) was one of the five cities of the plain located i…

Zebudah

Overview Zebudah was the mother of King Josiah of Judah, one of the most righteous kings…

Zebul

Overview Zebul was a Canaanite official who served as the ruler or deputy of the city of…

Zebulun, the Tribe Of

Definition Zebulun was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the t…

Zechariah

Overview Zechariah was a Hebrew prophet who ministered in Jerusalem during the post-exil…

Zedad

Overview Zedad is a place name mentioned in Scripture that marks a geographical boundary…

Zedekiah

Overview Zedekiah was the last king of Judah before the kingdom's fall to Babylon in 586…

Zeeb

Overview Zeeb was a Midianite prince who ruled during the time of the judges in Israel. …

Zelah

Overview Zelah is a small town mentioned in the Old Testament, located in the territory …

Zelek

Overview Zelek was an Ammonite warrior who served in King David's military forces during…

Zelophehad

Overview Zelophehad was a man from the tribe of Manasseh who died in the wilderness duri…

Zelzah

Overview Zelzah is a geographic location mentioned in the Old Testament, identified as a…

Zemaraim

Overview Zemaraim was a city in the hill country of Benjamin, located in ancient Israel …

Zemarites

Overview The Zemarites were one of the Canaanite peoples descended from Canaan, the son …

Zemira

Overview Zemira (also spelled Zemirah) was a son of Jehieli, a Levite who served as a ga…

Zenan

Overview Zenan is a small town mentioned in the Old Testament as part of the tribal terr…

Zenas

Overview Zenas was a lawyer mentioned briefly in the New Testament who is associated wit…