Zabadeas
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zabadeas in the Bible?
A figure identified in 1 Esdras 9:35 as Zabadeas, son of Nooma, who participated in the repudiation of foreign wives, likely corresponding to Zabad, son of Pashhur, mentioned in Ezra 10:43.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Zabadeas as a variant of Zabad clarifies textual discrepancies between Ezra and 1 Esdras, demonstrating how different manuscript traditions preserve the same historical record of post-exilic social reforms.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zabadeas reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zabadeas in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zabadeas clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:43
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Zabadeas." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zabadeas/