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Zebul
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Habitation, the governor of Shechem under Abimelech (Judg. 9:28, 30, 36). He informed his master of the intention of the people of Shechem to transfer their allegiance to the Hivite tribe of Hamor. This led to Abimelech’s destroying the city, when he put its entire population to the sword, and sowed the ruins with salt (Judg. 9:28-45).
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(habitation), chief man (Authorized Version “ruler”) of the city of Shechem at the time of the contest between Abimelech and the native Canaanites. (Judges 9:28,30,36,41) (B.C. 1209.)
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
ZE'BUL (habitation), Abimelech's officer in the city of Sheehem during his contest with the Canaanites. Jud 9:28-41.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
a habitation
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
ZE'BUL (habitation), Abimelech's officer in the city of Sheehem during his contest with the Canaanites. Jud 9:28-41.