zabud Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
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).
zabud in Smith's 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.)
zabud in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ZA'BUD (given), "the friend" of Solomon. 1 Kgs 4:5.
zabud in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Son of Nathan (1 Kings 4:5). Priest (kohen, KJV "principal officer") and "king's friend" to Solomon, i.e. privy councillor, i.e. confidential adviser, of the king.