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) |
|---|---|---|
| וְזִכְרִ֥י | and Zikri | 1Chr.26.25 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.25
- son of: Joram (יוֹרָם)
- father of: Shelomoth (שְׁלֹמוֹת)
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 • Son of Joram • Levite, descendant of Moses, treasurer
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zichri, a Levite descendant of Moses, was a treasurer in the temple during the time of David (1Ch.26.25).
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.25;
- only referred to as Zichri זִכְרִי;
- a son of Joram יוֹרָם;
- father of Shelomoth שְׁלֹמוֹת.
Zichri was a Levite mentioned in the genealogy of the temple treasurers during the reign of King David. He was a descendant of Moses through his son Eliezer and is listed among the Levites appointed to oversee the treasuries of the house of God. As a treasurer, Zichri would have been responsible for managing the wealth and resources dedicated to the temple, including offerings, tithes, and other valuables. The appointment of Levites as treasurers reflects the importance of their role in maintaining the integrity and proper use of the temple's assets. Zichri's service as a treasurer highlights the diverse responsibilities undertaken by the Levites in support of the temple and its worship.
All entries for Zichri: זִכְרִי