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Zebadiah
the name means Jah has given Strong's Lexicon
Zebadiah, son of Ishmael, was appointed as the leader in all matters concerning the king during Jehoshaphat's reign.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Gift of Jehovah. (1.) A son of Asahel, Joab's brother (1 Chr. 27:7).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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Ishmael
From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.
First named at 2 Chronicles 19:11.
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Verses that name Zebadiah
- 2 Chronicles 19:11 Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”