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Zebaim

(Ezra 2:57; Neh. 7:59). “Pochereth of Zebaim” should be read as in the Revised Version, “Pochereth-hazzebaim” (“snaring the antelopes”), probably the name of some hunter.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(the gazelles), mentioned in the catalogue of the families of “Solomon’s slaves” who returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:57; Nehemiah 7:59)

In the Bible

2

Verses where Zebaim is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Ezra 2:57

    the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.

  • Nehemiah 7:59

    the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon.

Scripture on Zebaim

2

Zebaim references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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