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Ziba (Tsiyba’) is presented in Scripture as “a servant whose name was Ziba” from “Saul’s house,” an Israelite associated with Saul’s household. In the narratives of 2 Samuel,

Zerubbabel is presented as an Israelite whose name, according to lexicon-derived explanation, carries the sense of being “from Babylon,” that is, born there. In Scripture he appears as

Zethar (of Persian origin) is named as one of the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus. In Esther’s opening scene, he appears among the

Zeri (Tseri) is named as an Israelite in a list of those set apart for musical service associated with prophecy, thanksgiving, and praise. In Scripture he appears as

Zetham was an Israelite named in the genealogical and service lists of 1 Chronicles, connected with the Levites from the line of Gershon through Ladan. His name (זֵתָם,

Zerahiah (Zerachyah) is the name of two Israelites in Scripture. One Zerahiah appears in a priestly genealogy connected with Aaron’s line, and another is named as the father

Zeror is a name in the biblical record, mentioned in 1 Samuel (1 Samuel 25:29). Zeror in Scripture Zeror is named in the genealogical and historical records of

Zepho (also spelled Zephi) is named in Scripture as one of the sons of Eliphaz, within the family line of Esau; a lexicon gloss also identifies him as

Zereth (Tsereth) is identified as an Israelite in a genealogical listing, named as one of the sons of Helah. The name is glossed as meaning “splendor,” possibly connected

Zemira (Zemiyrah) is named in Scripture as an Israelite listed among the descendants of Benjamin through Becher. The name is derived from a Hebrew word for “song,” specifically