Meaning & Origin
From the Hebrew root 'zedek', meaning 'just, righteous, or righteousness'. In the Bible, Zedekia was a king of Judah who reigned during the Babylonian captivity. He is known for his loyalty to God and his eventual repentance.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes loyalty and devotion to God
Language details
Zedekia
God establishes righteousness
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
zeh-deh-KIE-ah
/zɛdɛˈkaɪə/
Lucky number
8
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Tiger's Eye
Historical references
Historical records show that Zedekia was the last king of Judah, ruling from 597 to 586 BCE during the Babylonian Captivity. The name Zedekia carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
597-586 BCE
Zedekia rebellion against Babylon (589-582 BCE) resulted in the final destruction of the Temple and the exile of the Jews to Babylon.
589-582 BCE
Notable people with this name
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