Bible Names N-Z

Zabud in Naves Topical Bible

-A chief officer of Solomon 1Ki 4:5...

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Zaccai in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

zak'-a-i, zak'-i. See ZABBAI, (2)....

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Zacchaeus in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(pure), a tax-collector near Jericho, who, being short in stature climbed up into a sycamore tree in order to obtain a sight of Jesus as he passed through that place. Lu 19:1-10 Zacchaeus was a Jew, as may be inferred from his name and from the fact that the Saviour speaks of him expressly as "a son of Abraham." The term which designates his o...

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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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Zaccai in Naves Topical Bible

-A Jew whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile Ezr 2:9; Ne 7:14...

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Zacchaeus in Easton's Bible Dictionary

pure, a superintendant of customs; a chief tax-gather (publicanus) at Jericho (Luke 19:1-10). "The collection of customs at Jericho, which at this time produced and exported a considerable quantity of balsam, was undoubtedly an important post, and would account for Zacchaeus being a rich man." Being short of stature, he hastened on before ...

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Zabud in Easton's Bible Dictionary

gift, the son of Nathan, who was "king's friend" in the court of Solomon (1 Kings 4:5)....

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Zaccai in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(pure). The sons of Zaccai to the number of 760, returned with Zerrubbabel. Ezr 2:9; Ne 7:14 (B.C. before 536.)...

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Zacchaeus in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

(See ZACCHAI.) Luke 19:1-10. The Lord Jesus had received Bartimaeus' application on the day of His entry into Jericho. (See BARTIMAEUS; JERICHO . Later in His progress, when He had passed through Jericho and had healed the blind, He met Zacchaeus, chief among the publicans or tax gatherers, i.e. superintendent of customs and tribute in the di...

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Zabbai in Naves Topical Bible

-1. Son of Bebai Ezr 10:28 -2. Father of Baruch Ne 3:20...

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