Leader of the tribe of Reuben
Zichri
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 27:16.
זִכְרִיZichri
The name means “that remembers; that is a man.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Eliezer
About Zichri Written by AI
Zichri was a leader of the tribe of Reuben during the reign of King David. He is mentioned in the list of tribal leaders who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes. As the leader of Reuben, Zichri would have had administrative and military duties, ensuring the welfare and organization of his tribe. The inclusion of this list in 1 Chronicles emphasizes David's effective organization of his kingdom and the importance of tribal leadership in maintaining order and unity.
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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 27:16
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;
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