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(4.) A Levite, one of the sons of Asaph (Nehemiah 11:17); probably the same as Zichri (1 Chronicles 9:15), and Zaccur (Nehemiah 12:35).
•ZABDIEL gift of God. (1.) The father of Jashobeam, who was one of David’s officers (1 Chronicles 27:2).
(2.) An overseer of the priests after the Captivity (Nehemiah 11:14).
•ZABUD gift, the son of Nathan, who was “king’s friend” in the court of Solomon (1 Kings 4:5).
•ZABULON (Matthew 4:13, 15; Revelation 7:8). See ZEBULUN.
•ZACCAI pure, one whose “sons” returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem (Ezra 2:9; Nehemiah 7:14). (See ZABBAI.)
•ZACCHAEUS 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 the multitude who were thronging about Christ as he passed through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem, and climbed up a sycamore tree that he might be able to see him. When our Lord reached the spot he looked up to the publican among the branches, and addressing him by name, told him to make haste and come down, as he intended that day to abide at his house. This led to the remarkable interview recorded by the evangelist, and to the striking parable of the ten pounds (Luke 19:12-27). At Er-riha (Jericho) there is a large, venerable looking square tower, which goes by the traditional name of the House of Zacchaeus.
•ZACCUR mindful. (1.) Father of Shammua, who was one of the spies sent out by Moses (Numbers 13:4).
(2.) A Merarite Levite (1 Chronicles 24:27).