Zaccur
זַכּוּר/ZAK-ur/
“Remembered or mindful”
Summary
A common Israelite name meaning 'remembered,' borne by several men including a Reubenite spy, Levites, and builders of Jerusalem's wall.
☩Notable Bearers
The most prominent Zaccur was the father of Shammua, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan, representing the tribe of Reuben. Other bearers include a Simeonite, several Levites who served as musicians in the Temple, and one who helped repair Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah.
Key verses:Numbers 13:41 Chronicles 25:2Nehemiah 3:2
Related Verses8 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Zaccur," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Zaccur," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).