ZEBADIAH

ZEBADIAH gift of Jehovah. (1.) A son of Asahel, Joab’s brother (1 Chronicles 27=>7). (2.) A Levite who took part as one of the teachers in the system of national education instituted by Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 17=>7, 8). (3.) The son of Ishmael, “the ruler of the house of Judah in all the king’s matters” (2 Chronicles 19=>8-11). (4.) A son of Beriah (1 Chronicles 8=>15). (5.) A Korhite porter of the Lord’s house (1 Chronicles 26=>2). Three or four others of this name are also mentioned.