Bible Person

Zebadiah

Meaning: portion of the Lord; the Lord is my portion · Male · 1 cross reference

This Zebadiah entry refers to the Benjamite ally of David in 1 Chronicles 12:7, not to the rulers, Levites, or porters of the same name elsewhere. He belongs to the growing coalition that gathers around David before the kingdom is consolidated. First appears in 1 Chr 12:7.1

AI summary: This Zebadiah matters because his single cross reference helps show that support for David spread even from Saul-connected territory. The entry adds political and military texture to the formation of David's rule. Taken together, the material presents this Zebadiah as one of the early supporters who strengthened David's cause.1

Central Figure

Zebadiah

Meaning: portion of the Lord; the Lord is my portion