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Zichri
that remembers; that is a man
זִכְרִי zikh.ri
Zichri (Hebrew: זִכְרִי, zikh.ri) means “that remembers; that is a man”, by traditional interpretation. Twelve men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a Levite. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Abdon in 1 Chronicles 8.
Which Zichri?
Twelve men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Zichri
father of Elishaphat
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Zichri
son of Izhar
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Zichri
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Zichri
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Zichri
descendant of Asaph
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Zichri
descendant of Moses
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Zichri
son of Joab
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Zichri
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Zichri
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Zichri
descendant of Shaharaim; son of Shimei
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Zichri
descendant of Shaharaim; son of Jeroham
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Zichri
descendant of Shaharaim; son of Jeroham
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At a glance
- Verses
- 13 across 4 books
- Bearers
- 12 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Exodus 6:21 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 12:17 |
| Cross-references | 83 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Nepheg attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Izhar.
- Ishmael co-occurrence Appears with Ishmael in 2 Chronicles 23.
- Maaseiah co-occurrence Appears with Maaseiah in 2 Chronicles 28.
- Elishaphat co-occurrence Appears with Elishaphat in 2 Chronicles 23.
- Elkanah co-occurrence Appears with Elkanah in 2 Chronicles 28.
- Adaiah co-occurrence Appears with Adaiah in 2 Chronicles 23.
- Azariah co-occurrence Appears with Azariah in 2 Chronicles 23.
- Nepheg co-occurrence Appears with Nepheg in Exodus 6.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.25;
son of: Joram (H3141I);
father of: Shelomoth (H8013H)
§ Zichri = "memorable"
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
Zichri, a Levite descendant of Moses, was a treasurer in the temple during the time of David.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Zichri appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
1 Chronicles 26:25
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 26:25