Old Testament
Zebah
A Midianite king defeated and executed by Gideon for the slaughter of his brothers at Tabor.
Zebah was one of two kings of Midian who led raids against Israel during the period of the judges. Alongside Zalmunna, he was captured by Gideon following a pursuit across the Jordan. His death served as a final act of judgment for the violence he committed against Gideon's family.
In the text
- Verses
- 8
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Judges 8:5
- Last appears
- Judges 8:21
Where Zebah appears
8 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Manoah14 versesA Danite from Zorah who was the father of Samson and received instructions from the Angel of the Lord.
- Delilah6 versesA Philistine woman who betrayed Samson to the Philistine lords by discovering the secret of his strength.
- Samson38 versesA Nazirite judge of Israel empowered by the Spirit of the Lord to deliver his people from Philistine oppression.
- Debir12 versesAn Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Gibeon and Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
- Eglon12 versesA king of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years before being assassinated by Ehud.
- Deborah10 versesA prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory over the Canaanite forces of Sisera.
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