Zaccur זַכּוּר
Leader of returning exiles with Shecaniah
Who is Zaccur in the Bible?
Zaccur was a Jewish leader during the return from Babylonian exile in the fifth century BC. According to Ezra 8:14, he served alongside Shecaniah to lead a group of men from the descendants of Bigvai back to Jerusalem under Ezra's direction. When Ezra gathered the returning exiles at the river Ahava for a three-day encampment and called for fasting to seek God's protection, Zaccur's presence among the designated leaders indicates he held a position of respect and responsibility within the community. His role in this migration represents the spiritual and civic leadership needed to restore the Jewish community after the Babylonian captivity.
Biography
Zaccur is mentioned in the list of leaders who accompanied Ezra on his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem after the exile. He, along with Shecaniah, led a group of men from the descendants of Bigvai. The text records that Ezra gathered these leaders and their families at the river that flows to Ahava, where they camped for three days before setting out for Jerusalem. Ezra had called for a fast to seek God's protection for their journey. The inclusion of Zaccur in this list suggests he was a respected leader among the returning exiles.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:14
"and from the descendants of Bigvai, both Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זַכּוּר |
| (same ref[s] as previous) | Hebrew | זָבוּד |