Lexical Summary Zikri: Zikri Original Word: זִכְרִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zichri From zakar; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites -- Zichri. see HEBREW zakar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zakar Definition the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Zichri (12). Brown-Driver-Briggs זִכְרִי proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ζεχρει, Ζαχρι, etc., except as below: — 1 a Reubenite 1 Chronicles 27:16. 2 a Judahite2Chronicles 17:16. 3 Levites: a. Exodus 6:21 (P). c. an Asaphite 1 Chronicles 9:15 "" Nehemiah 11:17 where read זכרי (for זַבְדִּי, q. v. ); compare also below זַכּוּר 3b. 4. a priest Nehemiah 12:17 (ᵐ5L Ζαχαριας). 5 Benjamites: d. Nehemiah 11:9. 6 father of a captain in Jehoiada's time2Chronicles 23:1 (ᵐ5 Ζαχαρια, ᵐ5L Ζεχρι). 7 mighty man of Ephraim2Chronicles 28:7 (ᵐ5 Ἐζεχρει, ᵐ5L Ζαχαριας). Topical Lexicon ZichriOccurrences and Distribution of the Name The name Zichri appears twelve times in the Old Testament, attached to at least ten individuals who span the books of Exodus, Chronicles, and Nehemiah. The bearers of the name are found in the tribes of Levi, Benjamin, Reuben, Ephraim, and among the post-exilic priesthood, highlighting the wide acceptance of the name across Israel’s history. Key references: Exodus 6:21; 1 Chronicles 8:19, 8:23, 8:27; 1 Chronicles 9:15; 1 Chronicles 26:25; 1 Chronicles 27:16; 2 Chronicles 17:16; 2 Chronicles 23:1; 2 Chronicles 28:7; Nehemiah 11:9; Nehemiah 12:17. Genealogical Witness to Covenant Continuity 1. The earliest Zichri is named among the sons of Izhar, grandson of Levi (Exodus 6:21). His inclusion in the Levitical lineage situates the name within the priestly heritage established at Sinai. Levitical and Priestly Service Several Zichris are linked to temple ministry: Military Leadership and Courage Four passages associate the name with martial strength: Instrumental Figures in Covenant Renewal Nehemiah 11:9 describes “Joel son of Zichri” as chief officer in Jerusalem’s repopulation plan. His administrative role advanced Nehemiah’s vision of a fortified, worship-centered city. In every era—Mosaic, monarchic, reformational, and post-exilic—a Zichri stands connected to movements that preserve or restore covenant order. Moral and Theological Insights 1. Faithfulness over prominence: None of the Zichris dominate the narrative, yet each appears at strategic junctures where fidelity undergirds larger redemptive purposes. Christological and Ecclesial Application Genealogical precision, sacrificial stewardship, courageous defense of rightful kingship, and post-exilic restoration all converge in the ministry of Jesus Christ, who fulfills the Law, embodies the true Temple, and guarantees the eternal Davidic throne. In the church, the diverse callings echoed by the various Zichris find unity in service to the risen Lord, who “is not unjust to forget your work and the love you have shown for His name” (Hebrews 6:10). Summary Zichri designates several otherwise unheralded individuals whose collective testimony reinforces the continuity, diversity, and resilience of covenant life in Israel. From Sinai to the Second Temple era, the scattered references to Zichri quietly affirm that God remembers His people and advances His purposes through faithful servants in every generation. Forms and Transliterations וְזִכְרִ֖י וְזִכְרִ֥י וְזִכְרִֽי׃ וזכרי וזכרי׃ זִכְרִ֑י זִכְרִ֔י זִכְרִ֖י זִכְרִ֣י ׀ זכרי vezichRi wə·ziḵ·rî wəziḵrî zichRi ziḵ·rî ziḵrîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 6:21 HEB: קֹ֥רַח וָנֶ֖פֶג וְזִכְרִֽי׃ NAS: Korah and Nepheg and Zichri. KJV: Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri. INT: Korah and Nepheg and Zichri 1 Chronicles 8:19 1 Chronicles 8:23 1 Chronicles 8:27 1 Chronicles 9:15 1 Chronicles 26:25 1 Chronicles 27:16 2 Chronicles 17:16 2 Chronicles 23:1 2 Chronicles 28:7 Nehemiah 11:9 Nehemiah 12:17 12 Occurrences |
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