Son of Joab, a leader in Jerusalem
Zichri
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 11:9.
זִכְרִיZichri
The name means “that remembers; that is a man.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Joel
About Zichri Written by AI
Zichri was a leader in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, as recorded in the list of residents in Nehemiah 11. He is identified as the son of Joab and is mentioned alongside Joel, the son of Zichri, who was the overseer of the Benjamites in Jerusalem. The inclusion of Zichri in this list suggests that he held a position of responsibility and leadership within the community. The context of Nehemiah 11 is the repopulation of Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile, and the list includes various leaders and officials who were involved in the administration and organization of the city.
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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
- Nehemiah 11:9
Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.