Lexical Definition
זִכְרִי Zikrîy (zik-ree') Zichri N:N-M-P
from זָכַר; memorable
Zichri.
- § Zichri = "memorable"
- Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites
1) the father of Eliezer, the chief of the Reubenites in the reign of David
2) the father of Amasiah, a descendant of Judah
3) a son of Izhar and grandson of Kohath
4) a descendant of Eliezer the son of Moses
5) a son of Asaph, elsewhere called 'Zabdi' and 'Zaccur'
6) a priest of the family of Abijah, in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua
7) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shimhi
8) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shashak
9) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Jeroham
10) father of Joel and descendant of Benjamin
11) a father of Elishaphat, one of the conspirators with Jehoiada
12) a Ephraimite hero in the invading army of Pekah the son of Remaliah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| זִכְרִ֖י | Zikri | 1Chr.9.15 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.15
- son of: Asaph (אָסָף)
- father of: Mica (מִיכָא); also called Zabdi at Neh.11.17
- Also named: zav.di (זַבְדִּי "Zabdi" זַבְדִּי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
זִכְרִי proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ζεχρει, Ζαχρι, etc., except as below: —
1. a Reubenite 1Chr 27:16.
2. a Judahite 2Chr 17:16.
3. Levites:
a. Exod 6:21 (P).
b. 1Chr 26:25.
c. an Asaphite 1Chr 9:15 || Neh 11:17 where read זכרי (for זַבְדִּי, q. v. ); compare also below זַכּוּר
3 b. 4. a priest Neh 12:17 (ᵐ5L Ζαχαριας).
5. Benjamites:
a. 1Chr 8:19.
b. v1Chr 8:23.
c. v1Chr 8:27.
d. Neh 11:9.
6. father of a captain in Jehoiada's time 2Chr 23:1 (ᵐ5 Ζαχαρια, ᵐ5L Ζεχρι).
7. mighty man of Ephraim 2Chr 28:7 (ᵐ5 Ἐζεχρει, ᵐ5L Ζαχαριας).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 6:21 |
| 1 Chronicles | 8:19 · 8:23 · 8:27 · 9:15 · 26:25 · 27:16 |
| 2 Chronicles | 17:16 · 23:1 · 28:7 |
| Nehemiah | 11:9 · 11:17 · 12:17 |
Profile
Male • Returned from exile • Levite, descendant of Asaph, temple singer
Levite living at the time of Exile and Return
Zichri (or Zabdi), a Levite descendant of Asaph, was a temple singer during the time of Nehemiah (1Ch.9.15; Neh.11.17).
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.15;
- referred to as Zichri זִכְרִי, or Zabdi זַבְדִּי;
- a son of Asaph אָסָף;
- father of Mica מִיכָא.
Zichri, also known as Zabdi, was a Levite mentioned in the lists of temple personnel during the time of Nehemiah. He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the principal musicians appointed by David to lead worship in the temple. As a Levite and temple singer, Zichri would have been responsible for providing music and leading the people in praise during the temple services. His inclusion in the lists in both 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah suggests that he played a significant role in the restoration of temple worship after the Babylonian exile. The Levites were essential in maintaining the proper order and conduct of worship in the rebuilt temple.
All entries for Zichri or Zabdi: זִכְרִי ☩ זַבְדִּי