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Commander of 200,000 soldiers under Jehoshaphat

Zichri

Named in 1 verse of 2 Chronicles, first in 2 Chronicles 17:16.

זִכְרִיZichri

The name means “that remembers; that is a man.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Children
Amasiah

About Zichri Written by AI

Zichri was a military commander during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He is described as a mighty man of valor who willingly offered himself to serve the Lord and the king. Zichri commanded a force of 200,000 soldiers, which demonstrates the significant military strength of Judah during Jehoshaphat's reign. The passage in 2Chronicles 17 highlights Jehoshaphat's efforts to strengthen his kingdom and his commitment to following the Lord. Zichri's voluntary service and leadership of a large army reflect the loyalty and devotion of Judah's military leaders to their king and their faith.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 2 Chronicles 17:16

    and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.