Lexical Summary Zaza: Zaza Original Word: זָזָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zaza Probably from the root of ziyz; prominent; Zaza, an Israelite -- Zaza. see HEBREW ziyz NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from the same as ziz Definition a desc. of Judah NASB Translation Zaza (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זָזָא proper name, masculine (perhaps belongs under this √; compare Assyrian proper name Zazâ ZimBP 97 compare StrmAV No. 2816) — a descendant of יְרַחְמְאֵל of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:33. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 2:33: “The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.” Genealogical Context Zaza appears in the Chronicler’s Judahite genealogy that traces the line of Hezron through Jerahmeel. The chain may be summarized as Judah → Perez → Hezron → Jerahmeel → Onam → Shammai → Jonathan → Zaza. The placement links him to the same ancestral stream from which David would emerge, underlining the Chronicler’s concern to establish Judah’s continuity and covenant legitimacy after the exile. Historical and Cultural Setting Jerahmeel’s clan occupied the southern hill country of Judah, an area frequently mentioned alongside other Judean groups in narratives about David’s wilderness years (1 Samuel 27:10; 30:29). By recording Zaza’s name generations later, the Chronicler preserves the memory of a family whose roots pre-dated the monarchy and whose descendants likely returned from exile to re-secure ancestral allotments. The single mention of Zaza thus anchors both pre-exilic heritage and post-exilic restoration. Theological and Devotional Significance 1. The precision of Scripture: Even a solitary name affirms that “all Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). Zaza’s inclusion testifies that no detail in God’s record is accidental. Implications for Ministry • Pastoral care: Shepherds should know their flock by name (John 10:3); the Chronicler’s example encourages personal, relational oversight. Related Passages and Themes • Genealogical continuity: Ruth 4:18-22; Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38 Summary Though Zaza receives only one verse of Scripture, his presence in 1 Chronicles affirms the meticulous faithfulness of God in preserving His people’s line, encourages the church to honor every individual, and models the importance of recording and transmitting the account of God’s covenant work across generations. Forms and Transliterations וְזָזָ֑א וזזא vezaZa wə·zā·zā wəzāzāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:33 HEB: יוֹנָתָ֖ן פֶּ֣לֶת וְזָזָ֑א אֵ֥לֶּה הָי֖וּ NAS: [were] Peleth and Zaza. These KJV: Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons INT: of Jonathan Peleth and Zaza These become 1 Occurrence |
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