זִיזָא (zi.za)
zi.za
Ziza
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Ziza appears only twice in Scripture, identifying two distinct men who lived during the era of the Divided Monarchy. In 1 Chronicles 4:37, he is listed as the son of Shiphi and a leader among the Simeonites during the reign of King Hezekiah. This same name occurs in 2 Chronicles 11:20, where it refers to a son of King Rehoboam and Maacah.
The Hebrew form suggests a meaning related to "shining" or brightness. While the biblical text does not elaborate on the personal lives of these individuals, their inclusion in genealogical records highlights the importance of tribal lineage and royal descent in ancient Israel. One figure represents the administrative structure of the tribe of Simeon, while the other connects to the complex family dynamics of the Judahite royal house.
These brief mentions serve as historical anchors rather than narrative focal points. They remind readers that the biblical account includes many individuals whose specific roles are not detailed, yet whose existence contributes to the broader tapestry of Israel’s history and tribal identity during a pivotal period in its monarchy.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ziza appears in two brief genealogical lists, identifying distinct men from different branches of Israel’s history. One is a Simeonite leader during King Hezekiah’s reign, and the other is a son of King Rehoboam. These records preserve the memory of ordinary individuals who carried their family names through generations.
For believers today, these entries remind us that God values every person, even those mentioned in passing. Your life matters to Him, not because of fame or power, but because you are part of His ongoing story. Just as Ziza’s name was kept alive in Scripture, your faithfulness leaves an eternal mark.
When reading these lists, we see that God works through families and communities. He uses everyday people to fulfill His purposes. This encourages us to trust that our lives, however quiet they may seem, are woven into something greater than ourselves.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Ziza1×
- Ziza1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- זִיזָ֖א1×
- וְ/זִיזָ֨א1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:37
and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah—
This verse identifies Ziza as a Simeonite leader, showing that tribal lineage remained important for community structure even in later Judah.
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II Chronicles 11:20
After her, he took Maacah the granddaughter of Absalom; and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.
Here Ziza is listed among the sons of Rehoboam, highlighting his place within the complex royal family dynamics of the northern kingdom's rival house.