Zebidah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zebidah in the Bible?
Zebidah, also known as Zebudah in certain textual traditions, was the daughter of Pedaiah from Rumah and the mother of King Jehoiakim of Judah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Zebidah as Jehoiakim's mother clarifies the royal genealogies found in Kings and Chronicles, providing essential context for understanding the lineage of Judah's kings and the historical setting of the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zebidah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zebidah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zebidah clarify?
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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
"Zebidah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zebidah/