Zebulun
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A son of Jacob in the Bible who is ancestor of one of Israel's twelve tribes
- proper noun
- Literature
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Zebulún
- Issacar, Zebulun.
Examples
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In the Biblical account, the men of Zebulun contributed to King David's army with great loyalty and skill.
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Issachar and Zebulun.
Fiction book (1993) -
Ready to Win: 1 Chronicles 12:33 - Men of Zebulun, experienced soldiers prepared for battle with every type of weapon, to help David with undivided loyalty.
Blog text (30) -
The tribe of Zebulun was known for its skilled warriors during the battles in the ancient times.
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Leah named her sixth son Zebulun to signify her hope that her husband would honor her for bearing him many sons.
Surface Forms
Zebulun main
Etymology
Zebulun comes from an old Hebrew root like zebul meaning 'dwelling' or 'exalted'. As one of Jacob's sons, the name likely pointed to the idea of a household or honour, which helps explain why he is remembered as the ancestor of a tribe.