Zeri צְרִי
Son of Jeduthun, a temple musician
Who is Zeri in the Bible?
Zeri, also known as Izri, was a son of Jeduthun and a temple musician during King David's reign. According to 1 Chronicles 25:3, Zeri was one of several brothers appointed by David to prophesy with musical instruments including lyres, harps, and cymbals. As part of the Levitical order, Zeri and his brothers served under their father Jeduthun's supervision, providing music for worship in the tabernacle. His role reflects the important place of music and prophecy in ancient Israel's religious life, demonstrating how God used musicians to lead worship and communicate His presence among His people.
Biography
Zeri, also known as Izri, was one of the sons of Jeduthun, a Levite who served as a temple musician during the reign of King David. Zeri and his brothers were appointed by David to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. They were part of the group of Levites tasked with providing music for worship in the tabernacle. In the organizational structure of the temple musicians, Zeri and his brothers were under the supervision of their father Jeduthun.
Family
Siblings
- Obed-edom Tribe of LeviA SingerGittite who housed the ArkView full profile →
- Mattithiah Tribe of LeviA SingerLevite musician during the time of David.View full profile →
- Gedaliah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunSon of Jeduthun; a temple musician during David's reign.View full profile →
- Jeshaiah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunA Levite, son of Jeduthun the musician.View full profile →
- Hashabiah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunA musician in the temple, son of Jeduthun.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 25:3
"From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD."
- 1 Chronicles 25:11
"the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צְרִי |
| Named | Hebrew | יִצְרִי |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)