Levite, descendant of Moses, treasurer
Zichri
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 26:25.
זִכְרִיZichri
The name means “that remembers; that is a man.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Zichri Written by AI
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.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Zichri, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Remembered; illustrious. (1.) A Benjamite chief (1 Chr. 8:19).
(2.) Another of the same tribe (1 Chr. 8:23).
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 26:25
His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.