Hizki חִזְקִי
A Benjamite descendant of Elpaal.
Who is Hizki in the Bible?
Hizki was a descendant of Elpaal from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:17 as one of the sons of Elpaal alongside his brothers Meshullam, Heber, and Ishmerai. Little is known about Hizki himself beyond this genealogical record, as the Bible provides no additional details about his life or accomplishments. His inclusion in the Chronicles genealogy suggests he was part of an important Benjamite family line, as such genealogies were typically recorded to establish the legitimacy and authority of families, particularly those with roles in religious or political leadership within Israel. Though Hizki remains a minor figure in the biblical narrative, his mention preserves the historical record of Benjamin's family structure during the period after the exile.
Biography
Hizki is mentioned in 1Ch.8.17 as one of the descendants of Elpaal, who was a member of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed among the sons of Elpaal, along with his brothers Meshullam, Heber, and Ishmerai.
No further information is provided about Hizki in the Bible, but his inclusion in the genealogy of Benjamin suggests that he was part of an important family line within the tribe. The genealogies in Chronicles were often used to establish the legitimacy and authority of certain individuals or families, particularly in relation to their roles in religious or political leadership.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Eber Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalSon of Elpaal, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Misham Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Shemed Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalSon of Elpaal, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Beriah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalBenjamite leader who drove out the GittitesView full profile →
- Shema Tribe of JudahSon of HebronSon of Hebron, a JudahiteView full profile →
- Zebadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Heber Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Ishmerai Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalDescendant of Benjamin through Elpaal.View full profile →
- Izliah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Jobab Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA son of Elpaal, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:17
"Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חִזְקִי |