Who was Zibia in the bible?
Zibia is a Benjaminite, a son of Shaharaim born in the country of Moab, listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.
A Son of Shaharaim
“By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam…” (1 Chronicles 8:9)
Learn More →Zibia is a man of the tribe of Benjamin, named among the sons of Shaharaim who were born in the country of Moab. (He should not be confused with Zibiah, the mother of King Joash.)
Zibia in Scripture
Zibia appears in the Benjaminite genealogy of 1 Chronicles, among the children Shaharaim fathered in Moab.
“By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers’ households.” (1 Chronicles 8:9–10, WEB)
Nothing further is recorded of him; his name is kept as part of Benjamin’s family record.
Name and Meaning
The Hebrew name צִבְיָא (Zibia) means “gazelle,” listed in Strong’s Concordance as H6644.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Zibia in the Bible?
Zibia was a Benjaminite, a son of Shaharaim born in Moab (1 Chronicles 8:9).
Is Zibia the same as Zibiah?
No—Zibiah was a woman, the mother of King Joash (2 Kings 12:1). Zibia was a Benjaminite man.
What does the name Zibia mean?
The Hebrew name Zibia means “gazelle” (Strong’s H6644).
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Sources: Name and occurrence data from Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance and STEPBible reference data (CC BY). Scripture quotations from the World English Bible (public domain).
