Zaccur זַכּוּר

Male H2139G 1 book

Reubenite spy sent to Canaan

Biography

Zaccur, the son of Shammua, was a member of the tribe of Reuben. He was chosen as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan before the Israelites entered it. Each tribe was represented by a leader in this scouting mission. Zaccur and the other spies were tasked with assessing the land, its inhabitants, and its resources. After forty days, the spies returned with their report. While Zaccur's specific role in the mission is not detailed, the majority of the spies, except for Joshua and Caleb, delivered a discouraging report that led to the Israelites' refusal to enter the land, resulting in forty years of wandering in the wilderness.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
Numbers 1 verse
  • Numbers 13:4

    "These were their names: Of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew זַכּוּר H2139G