Like Adoniram, Zabud is an obscure character in Freemasonry and is one not seen in the Symbolic or Blue Lodge. Zabud is referenced in 1st Kings and, in Freemasonry, we are introduced to him in the Select Master degree of the American York Rite.
From the Bible, specifically 1 Kings 4:5, we learn that Zabud was the son of Nathan, the Prophet, and was said to be an officer of the court, and a friend of King Solomon. Many speculate that through the love that Solomon had for Nathan that he honored Zabud with his friendship and place in his court. It is also most likely they were about the same age and would have grown up together at the court of King David.
References
1. Holy Bible (KJV), 1 Kings 4:5
2. Mackey, Albert G. "Zabud." Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and it's Kindred Sciences. n.d. http://www.masonicdictionary.com/zabud.html.
3. Mackey, Albert G. "The Cryptic Rite." Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and it's Kindred Sciences. n.d. http://www.masonicdictionary.com/cryptic.html.
4. "What is Cryptic Masonry?" The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of the State of New York. May 2010. http://www.nycryptic.org/education/what_is_cryptic_masonry.pdf.
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