Zebina
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zebina in the Bible?
Zebina is listed in Ezra 10:43 as one of the men who had married foreign wives; this name is absent from 1 Esdras 9:35 and is omitted in the Septuagint's Codex Alexandrinus.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Zebina among those who dissolved marriages with foreign women clarifies the specific scope of the community's efforts to enforce endogamy and preserve distinct religious identity in the Persian period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zebina reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zebina in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zebina 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
"Zebina." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zebina/