Zichri זִכְרִי
Son of Joab, a leader in Jerusalem
Who is Zichri in the Bible?
Zichri was the son of Joab and a leader in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 11:9). He is mentioned in the list of residents who repopulated Jerusalem following the return from Babylonian exile, suggesting he held a position of responsibility and leadership within the community. His inclusion in this official roster indicates his importance in the administration and organization of the restored city during the post-exilic period.
Biography
Zichri was a leader in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, as recorded in the list of residents in Nehemiah 11. He is identified as the son of Joab and is mentioned alongside Joel, the son of Zichri, who was the overseer of the Benjamites in Jerusalem. The inclusion of Zichri in this list suggests that he held a position of responsibility and leadership within the community. The context of Nehemiah 11 is the repopulation of Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile, and the list includes various leaders and officials who were involved in the administration and organization of the city.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 11:9
"Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זִכְרִי |