Zichri זִכְרִי
Levite, descendant of Moses, treasurer
Who is Zichri in the Bible?
Zichri was a Levite and descendant of Moses who served as a treasurer in the temple during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 26:25. As a member of the priestly tribe appointed to oversee the temple treasuries, he bore responsibility for managing the wealth and resources dedicated to God's house, including offerings, tithes, and other valuables. His appointment reflects the significant role Levites played in maintaining the integrity and proper stewardship of the temple's assets. Zichri's service demonstrates the diverse administrative and spiritual responsibilities the Levites undertook in supporting Israel's worship and the functioning of the temple.
Biography
Zichri was a Levite mentioned in the genealogy of the temple treasurers during the reign of King David. He was a descendant of Moses through his son Eliezer and is listed among the Levites appointed to oversee the treasuries of the house of God. As a treasurer, Zichri would have been responsible for managing the wealth and resources dedicated to the temple, including offerings, tithes, and other valuables. The appointment of Levites as treasurers reflects the importance of their role in maintaining the integrity and proper use of the temple's assets. Zichri's service as a treasurer highlights the diverse responsibilities undertaken by the Levites in support of the temple and its worship.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 26:25
"His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זִכְרִי |
Zichri
ite (1Ch 9:15), called "Zabdi" in Ne 11:17, where the Septuagint's Codex Alexandrinus has Zechri = Zichri, but the Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus other names; see ZABDI, (4);
(c) a descendant of Eliezer (1Ch 26:25).
(2) Benjamites:
(a) 1Ch 8:19;
(b) 1Ch 8:23;
(c) 1Ch 8:27;
(d) Ne 11:9.
(3) Father of Eliezer, who was one of David's tribal princes (1Ch 27:16).
(4) Father of Amasiah, "who willingly offered himself unto Yahweh" (2Ch 17:16).
(5) Father of Elishaphat, a captain in Jehoiada's time (2Ch 23:1).
(6) "A mighty man of Ephraim," who when fighting under Pekah slew the son of Ahaz, the king of Judah (2Ch 28:7).
(7) A priest in the days of Joiakim (Ne 12:17); the section, Ne 12:14-21, is omitted by the Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus with the exception of "of Maluchi" (12:14); Lucian has Zacharias.
David Francis Roberts
zid-ki'-ja.
See ZEDEKIAH, 5.
zid'-im (ha-tsiddim; Codex Vaticanus ton Turion; Codex Alexandrinus omits): A fortified city in Naphtali (<ref osisRef="Bible:Josh.19.35"