Lexical Summary Chizqi: Chizki Original Word: חִזְקִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hezeki From chazaq; strong; Chizki, an Israelite -- Hezeki. see HEBREW chazaq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chazaq Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Hizki (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חִזְקִי proper name, masculine a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:17, ᵐ5 Αξακ(ε)ὶ ᵐ5L Εξεκια. Topical Lexicon Biblical ContextHizki appears once in Scripture, in the genealogical register of the tribe of Benjamin: “Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, and Heber” (1 Chronicles 8:17). The verse catalogs the sons of Elpaal, a Benjamite whose descendants helped to repopulate the land after the turmoil of the early monarchy and later exile. While the text offers no narrative about Hizki’s life, his placement in the genealogy contributes to the chronicler’s broader purpose—demonstrating the continuity of God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel through preserved family lines. Genealogical Significance The chronicler arranges the Benjamin genealogy in clusters that highlight significant ancestors (1 Chronicles 8:1–40). Elpaal’s line, which includes Hizki, is situated among names connected to rebuilding cities such as Aijalon and Ono (8:12–13). Benjamin’s tribe bordered Judah and provided soldiers, administrators, and eventually the apostle Paul. Although Hizki himself is a silent link, his inclusion testifies that no member of the covenant community is forgotten in God’s record (Malachi 3:16). Theological Emphasis of the Name Hizki’s name, built on the Hebrew root that conveys strength, echoes the confession that genuine power resides in the Lord. The chronicler deliberately arrays multiple “strength” names in this paragraph—Meshullam (“friend of peace”), Heber (“uniting”), and Hizki (“strong”)—signaling how God forges a resilient, unified people even in obscurity. The Benjamite setting is significant: the tribe once produced Saul, whose personal strength failed; now the genealogy underlines reliance on divine strength instead. Biblical Theme of Divine Strength Scripture repeatedly connects God’s strength to the preservation of Israel’s remnant. Examples include: • Exodus 15:2 – “The LORD is my strength and my song.” Hizki’s solitary mention within a list quietly participates in this canonical chorus: every generation, however ordinary, stands by God’s enabling power. Relation to Other “Strength” Names Hizki shares his root with Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:1), Hizkiah (Nehemiah 10:17), and Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1:3, via the same consonants). The recurrence of the root across centuries links kings, prophets, priests, and lay families under one theme—strength belongs to the Lord (Psalm 62:11). Hizki’s brief appearance broadens the spectrum, proving that the theology of divine strength touches even the least-known Israelite. Practical Ministry Applications 1. Valuing the Unnoticed. Church records and membership rolls echo 1 Chronicles: every believer, no matter how small his platform, matters to God (Luke 10:20). Summary Though Hizki receives only a fleeting mention, his presence in 1 Chronicles 8:17 anchors the wider testimony of Benjamin’s perseverance and underscores the biblical conviction that true strength is the Lord’s gift. Every name in Scripture, however brief, contributes to the unfolding revelation of a faithful God who records, remembers, and upholds His people from one generation to the next. Forms and Transliterations וְחִזְקִ֥י וחזקי vechizKi wə·ḥiz·qî wəḥizqîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:17 HEB: וּזְבַדְיָ֥ה וּמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם וְחִזְקִ֥י וָחָֽבֶר׃ NAS: Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, KJV: and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber, INT: Zebadiah Meshullam Hizki Heber 1 Occurrence |
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