Bible Dictionary
Zebaim
Zebaim was associated with Pochereth-hazzebaim, a family or group of Solomon’s servants whose descendants returned from the Babylonian captivity.
Definition
Zebaim is associated with Pochereth-hazzebaim, a family or group listed among Solomon’s servants. The name is connected with gazelles or antelopes.
Biblical Usage
The descendants of this group returned from the Babylonian captivity with Zerubbabel.
Historical Background
The expression is read as Pochereth-hazzebaim, traditionally understood as “snaring the antelopes,” possibly identifying a hunter or hunting family.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(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.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(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)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ze-be'-im.</p><p>See POCHERETH-HAZZEBAIM.</p>