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Zichri (son of Shimei)
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One of the nine sons of Shimei. A descendant of Benjamin (1 Chr 8:19).
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Zichri, Son of Shimei
Zichri, Son of Shimei (זִכְרִי‎, zikhriy). One of the nine sons of Shimei. A descendant of Benjamin (1 Chr 8:19).
The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary
Zichri (Person)
ZICHRI (PERSON) [Heb zikrı̂ (זִכְרִי)]. Twelve different persons in the Hebrew Bible are known to have had this name: one Reubenite, one Judahite, one Ephraimite, four Benjaminites, and perhaps as many as five Levites. In the LXX tradition the name is given either as zechrei/zachrei (Codex Vaticanus)
Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible
Zichri
Zichri. 1. Kohathite Levite, Izhar’s son, and the brother of Korah (Ex 6:21).2. One of Shimei’s sons from Benjamin’s tribe (1 Chr 8:19).3. One of Shashak’s sons from Benjamin’s tribe (1 Chr 8:23).4. One of Jehoram’s sons from Benjamin’s tribe (1 Chr 8:2–7).5. Ancestor of Mattaniah. Mattaniah returned
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised
Zichri
Zichri zikʹrī [Heb. ziḵrî—‘remembrance’ (?); possibly a shortened form of Zechariah (see IP, pp. 38, 187)].
Tyndale Bible Dictionary
Zichri, Zicri
ZICHRI*, ZICRI1. Kohathite Levite and a descendant of Izhar (Ex 6:21).2. One of Shimei’s sons from Benjamin’s tribe (1 Chr 8:19).3. One of Shashak’s sons from Benjamin’s tribe (1 Chr 8:23).4. One of Jeroham’s sons from Benjamin’s tribe (1 Chr 8:27).5. Ancestor of Mattaniah. Mattaniah returned with
The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary (Revised and Updated)
Zichri
Zichri (zik´ri).1 The son of Izhar and the brother of Korah; he was the head of a levitical family in the time of Moses (Exod. 6:21).2 The son of Joram; he was a Levite appointed by David to oversee the treasury of booty taken in battle that was to be dedicated to the Lord (1 Chron. 26:25).3 The father
The Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia
Zichri
ZICHRI1. One of the three sons of Izhar, the grandson of Levi (Ex 6:21).2. One of the sons of Shimhi, a Benjamite (1 Chr 8:19–21).3. One of the sons of Shashak, a Benjamite (1 Chr 8:23–25).4. One of the sons of Jeroham, a Benjamite (1 Chr 8:27).5. A Levite, son of Asaph, whose descendants lived
Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible
Zichri
Zichri (Heb. ziḵrɩ̂) (also ZABDI)The name is possibly a short version of Zechariah.1. A Levite, son of Izhar and brother of Korah (Exod. 6:21).2. A Benjaminite, son of Shimei (1 Chr. 8:19).3. A Benjaminite, son of Shashak (1 Chr. 8:23).4. A Benjaminite, son of Jeroham (1 Chr. 8:27).5. A Levite,
Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Zichri
Zich´ri (memorable).1. Son of Ishar the son of Kohath. Ex. 6:21. (b.c. 1491.)2. A Benjamite of the sons of Shimhi. 1 Chron. 8:19. (b.c. 1440.)3. A Benjamite of the sons of Shashak. 1 Chron. 8:23.4. A Benjamite of the sons of Jeroham. 1 Chron. 8:27.5. Son of Asaph, elsewhere called Zabdi and Zaccur.
The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary
Zichri
ZICH´RI (zikʹri; “mindful”), Zicri (NIV).1. Son of Izhar, the son of Kohath (Ex. 6:21).2. A Benjamite, of the sons of Shimei (1 Chron. 8:19).3. A Benjamite, of the sons of Shashak (1 Chron. 8:23).4. A Benjamite, of the sons of Jeroham (1 Chron. 8:27).5. Son of Asaph (1 Chron. 9:15); elsewhere called
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Zichri
Zichri—remembered; illustrious. (1.) A Benjamite chief (1 Chr. 8:19).(2.) Another of the same tribe (1 Chr. 8:23).
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Relatives
Shema Father
Adaiah Brother
Zabdi Brother
Zillethai Brother
Eliel Brother
Elienai Brother
Shimrath Brother
Beraiah Brother
Roles
Chief