Lexical Definition
זַכּוּר Zakkûwr (zaw-koor') Zaccur N:N-M-P
from זָכַר; mindful
Zaccur, Zacchur.
- § Zaccur or Zacchur = "mindful"
- Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites
1) father of Shammua, the Reubenite spy
2) a Simeonite of the family of Mishma
3) a Merarite Levite, son of Jaaziah
4) son of Asaph the singer
5) the son of Imri who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall
6) a Levite, or family of Levites, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
7) a Levite whose son or descendant Hanan was one of the treasurers over the treasuries appointed by Nehemiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| זַכּ֥וּר | Zaccur | 1Chr.4.26 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.26
- son of: Hammuel (חַמּוּאֵל)
- father of: Shimei (שִׁמְעִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
זַכּוּר proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ζακχυρ, Ζακχουρ, etc.: —
2. a Simeonite 1Chr 4:26.
3. Levites:
a. 1Chr 24:27.
b. an Asaphite 1Chr 25:2 (Σακχους), v1Chr 25:10 (Ζαχχουθ), Neh 12:35 (Ζακχουρ), compare זִכְרִי above 3 c. c. Neh 10:13* compare Neh 13:13
4. companion of Ezra, Ezra 8:14 Qr (Kt זבוד, compare above).
5. contemporary of Nehemiah, Neh 3:2.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:4 |
| 1 Chronicles | 4:26 · 24:27 · 25:2 · 25:10 |
| Ezra | 8:14 |
| Nehemiah | 3:2 · 10:13* · 12:35 · 13:13 |
Profile
Male • Son of Hammuel • Simeonite descendant of Mishma
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zaccur was a Simeonite mentioned in the genealogy of Mishma.
- A man from the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.26;
- only referred to as Zaccur זַכּוּר;
- a son of Hammuel חַמּוּאֵל;
- father of Shimei שִׁמְעִי.
Zaccur is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon, specifically as a descendant of Mishma. Mishma was one of the sons of Shaul, who was a son of Simeon. Zaccur is mentioned along with his brothers Hammuel and Zacchur as the sons of Mishma. No further details are provided about Zaccur's life or role within the tribe of Simeon. The inclusion of his name in the genealogical record highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society.
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