Old Testament · Major figure
Ziba
A servant of Saul's house who became the steward of Mephibosheth's land under King David.
Ziba was a servant of the house of Saul who informed David of Jonathan's surviving son, Mephibosheth. He was appointed to manage the land restored to Mephibosheth, though his loyalty later became suspect during Absalom's rebellion. His actions highlight the complexities of political transition and personal ambition within the royal court.
In the text
- Verses
- 11
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 9:2
- Last appears
- 2 Samuel 16:4
Where Ziba appears
11 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Bichri9 versesA Benjamite man whose son Sheba led a rebellion against King David.
- Rizpah4 versesA concubine of King Saul who displayed profound maternal devotion by guarding the bodies of her executed sons.
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