Simeonite descendant of Mishma
Zaccur
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:26.
זַכּוּרZaccur
The name means “of the male kind; mindful.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Zaccur Written by AI
Zaccur is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon, specifically as a descendant of Mishma. Mishma was one of the sons of Shaul, who was a son of Simeon. Zaccur is mentioned along with his brothers Hammuel and Zacchur as the sons of Mishma. No further details are provided about Zaccur's life or role within the tribe of Simeon. The inclusion of his name in the genealogical record highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Zaccur, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Mindful. (1.) Father of Shammua, who was one of the spies sent out by Moses (Num. 13:4).
(2.) A Merarite Levite (1 Chr. 24:27).
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(3.) A son of Asaph, and chief of one of the courses of singers as arranged by David (1 Chr. 25:2, 10).
(4.) Son of Imri (Neh. 3:2).
(5.) A Levite (Neh. 10:12).
(6.) The son of Mattaniah (Neh. 13:13).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 4:26
The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.