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His name appears in the context of the Levitical duties and family lineage, highlighting the importance of maintaining the priestly and service-oriented functions within the Israelite community.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>Zetham is mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">1 Chronicles 23:8</a> and <a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">1 Chronicles 26:22</a>. These passages are part of the genealogical and organizational records that detail the divisions and responsibilities of the Levites during the reign of King David.<br><br><a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">1 Chronicles 23:8</a> states: "The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all." This verse places Zetham as one of the sons of Ladan, who is a descendant of Levi. The context of this chapter is the organization of the Levites for their roles in the service of the house of the Lord, as David prepares for the construction of the temple.<br><br><a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">1 Chronicles 26:22</a> further mentions Zetham: "The sons of Jehieli: Zetham and his brother Joel; they were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD." Here, Zetham is identified as one of the sons of Jehieli, and he, along with his brother Joel, is given the responsibility of overseeing the treasuries of the house of the Lord. This role underscores the trust and responsibility placed upon Zetham and his family in managing the resources dedicated to the worship and service of God.<br><br><b>Role and Significance:</b><br><br>Zetham's role as a Levite is significant in the context of the religious and communal life of Israel. The Levites were set apart for specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple, including roles in music, gatekeeping, and managing the sacred treasuries. Zetham's assignment to the treasuries indicates a position of trust and accountability, reflecting the broader Levitical commitment to the stewardship of God's house.<br><br>The mention of Zetham in these genealogical records serves to affirm the continuity and faithfulness of the Levitical line in fulfilling their God-given duties. It also highlights the importance of family lineage and the passing down of responsibilities from one generation to the next within the tribe of Levi.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, Zetham's inclusion in the biblical record emphasizes the value placed on service and stewardship in the worship of God. The Levites, including Zetham, were integral to the spiritual life of Israel, ensuring that the worship practices were conducted according to divine instructions. This reflects the broader biblical theme of faithfulness in service and the importance of maintaining the sanctity and order of worship.<br><br>Zetham's role also illustrates the principle of divine appointment and the distribution of gifts and responsibilities within the body of believers. Just as Zetham was entrusted with the treasuries, believers today are called to steward their resources and talents for the glory of God and the edification of the church.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Zetham</span><p>(<i>olive</i>), the son of Laadan, a Gershonite Levite. (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">1 Chronicles 23:8</a>) (B.C. 1043.)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Olive planter, a Levite (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">1 Chronicles 23:8</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ZETHAM</span><p>ze'-tham (zetham, meaning unknown): A Gershonite Levite (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">1 Chronicles 23:8</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">1 Chronicles 26:22</a>). In the second passage Curtis holds that "the sons of Jehieli" is a gloss; he points the Massoretic Text to read "brethren" instead of "brother," and so has "Jehiel (<a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">1 Chronicles 26:22</a>) and his brethren, Zetham and Joel, were over the treasures."<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2241.htm"><span class="l">2241. <b>Zetham</b> -- a Levite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2240, 2241. <b>Zetham</b>. 2242 . a Levite. Transliteration: <b>Zetham</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (zay-thawm') Short Definition: <b>Zetham</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2241.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/z/zetham.htm"><span class="l"><b>Zetham</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>ZETHAM</b>. ze'-tham (<b>zetham</b>, meaning unknown): A<br> Gershonite Levite (1 Chronicles 23:8; 1 Chronicles 26:22). <b>...</b><b>Zetham</b> (2 Occurrences) <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zetham.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehieli.htm"><span class="l">Jehieli (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> eli): A patronymic of this name (1 Chronicles 26:21, 22), but Curtis (Chronicles,<br> 286-87) reads "Jehiel (1 Chronicles 26:21) and he is brethren <b>Zetham</b> and Joel <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehieli.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehiel.htm"><span class="l">Jehiel (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> eli): A patronymic of this name (1 Chronicles 26:21, 22), but Curtis (Chronicles,<br> 286-87) reads "Jehiel (1 Chronicles 26:21) and he is brethren <b>Zetham</b> and Joel <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehiel.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jo'el.htm"><span class="l">Jo'el (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Kushaiah; (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 23:8 The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief,<br> and <b>Zetham</b>, and Joel, three. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 26 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jo'el.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zeruial.htm"><span class="l">Zeruial (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zeruial.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zethan.htm"><span class="l">Zethan (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zethan.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehi'el.htm"><span class="l">Jehi'el (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> sounding aloud; (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 23:8 The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief,<br> and <b>Zetham</b>, and Joel, three. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 27 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehi'el.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehi'eli.htm"><span class="l">Jehi'eli (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 26:22 The sons of Jehieli: <b>Zetham</b>, and Joel his brother,<br> over the treasuries of the house of the LORD. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehi'eli.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/laadan.htm"><span class="l">Laadan (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Shimei. (KJV DBY WBS YLT). 1 Chronicles 23:8 The sons of Laadan; the chief<br> was Jehiel, and <b>Zetham</b>, and Joel, three. (KJV DBY WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/laadan.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/ladan.htm"><span class="l">Ladan (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles 23:8 The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief,<br> and <b>Zetham</b>, and Joel, three. (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/ladan.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Zetham (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">1 Chronicles 23:8</a></span><br />The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, and <span class="boldtext">Zetham</span>, and Joel, three.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">1 Chronicles 26:22</a></span><br />The sons of Jehieli: <span class="boldtext">Zetham</span>, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/z/zetham.htm">Zetham</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/z/zetham--a_son_of_laadan.htm">Zetham: A Son of Laadan</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehieli.htm">Jehieli (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehiel.htm">Jehiel (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jo'el.htm">Jo'el (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zeruial.htm">Zeruial (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zethan.htm">Zethan (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehi'el.htm">Jehi'el (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehi'eli.htm">Jehi'eli (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/laadan.htm">Laadan (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/ladan.htm">Ladan (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/treasuries.htm">Treasuries (36 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stores.htm">Stores (53 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/treasures.htm">Treasures (77 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/joel.htm">Joel (22 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/z/zeruial.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Zeruial"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Zeruial" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/z/zetham_and_joel.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Zetham and Joel"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Zetham and Joel" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>