Zabud in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(given), son of Nathan, 1Ki 4:5 is described as a priest (Authorized Version "principal officer"), and as holding at the court of Solomon the confidential post of "king's friend," which had been occupied by Hushai the Archite during the reign of David. 2Sa 15:37; 16:16; 1Ch 27:33 (B.C. 1012.)

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