Zichri זִכְרִי
Commander of 200,000 soldiers under Jehoshaphat
Who is Zichri in the Bible?
Zichri was a military commander during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 17:16. He is described as a mighty man of valor who volunteered to serve both the Lord and the king, commanding an impressive force of 200,000 soldiers. His leadership of such a large army demonstrates the significant military strength that Judah possessed during Jehoshaphat's reign and reflects the loyalty and devotion of Judah's military leaders to their faith and their monarch.
Biography
Zichri was a military commander during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He is described as a mighty man of valor who willingly offered himself to serve the Lord and the king. Zichri commanded a force of 200,000 soldiers, which demonstrates the significant military strength of Judah during Jehoshaphat's reign. The passage in 2 Chronicles 17 highlights Jehoshaphat's efforts to strengthen his kingdom and his commitment to following the Lord. Zichri's voluntary service and leadership of a large army reflect the loyalty and devotion of Judah's military leaders to their king and their faith.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 17:16
"and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זִכְרִי |