Zur צוּר
Son of Abiel, a Benjamite
Who is Zur in the Bible?
Zur was a son of Abiel and a member of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:30, 9:36). He appears in the genealogical records of the Benjamite family line, specifically listed as an ancestor in the lineage that included Saul, Israel's first king. Though Zur himself is not described as performing any notable deeds in Scripture, his inclusion in these genealogies underscores the importance of tracing tribal ancestry in ancient Israel and his connection to one of the most significant figures in Israel's early monarchy.
Biography
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Kish Tribe of LeviSon of MahliA Levite from the Merari clanView full profile →
- Ner Tribe of BenjaminAbner's fatherFather of Abner, King Saul's commander.View full profile →
- Abdon Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel') from GibeonView full profile →
- Baal Tribe of ReubenSon of ReaiahA descendant of Reuben.View full profile →
- Nadab Tribe of JudahSon of ShammaiSon of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Gedor Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, the founder of Gibeon.View full profile →
- Ahio Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielSon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Zecher Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, founder of GibeonView full profile →
- Mikloth Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielA Benjamite, son of Eshek.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:30
"and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,"
- 1 Chronicles 9:36
"Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צוּר |
Zur
idian, father of the woman slain with Zimri by Phinehas. Jos 13:21 describes him as one of the princes of Sihon, but the reference there is regarded as a gloss.
(2) An inhabitant of Gibeon (1Ch 8:30; 9:36), to be connected probably, according to Curtis, with "Zeror" of 1Sa 9:1.
zu'-ri-el (tsuri'-el, "my rock is El (God)"): Prince of the house of Merari (Nu 3:35).
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