Person Old Testament
Zebadiah
Zebadiah was a Gadite warrior who joined David's forces at Ziklag. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 12:7.
Why it matters. Gadite warrior who joined David
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Zebadiah
Zebadiah is listed among the Gadite warriors who joined David's army when he was seeking refuge from King Saul at Ziklag. The Gadites were known for their bravery and skill in battle. Zebadiah, along with his fellow Gadites, is described as a brave warrior and a commander in the army. They joined David's forces and provided military support during his time of need. Zebadiah's presence among David's followers demonstrates the loyalty and support he received from various tribes during his rise to power.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)