Lexical Summary Zakkur: Zakkur Original Word: זַכּוּר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zaccur, Zacchur From zakar; mindful; Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites -- Zaccur, Zacchur. see HEBREW zakar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zakar Definition the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Zaccur (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַכּוּר proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ζακχυρ, Ζακχουρ, etc.: — 1 a Reubenite Numbers 13:4 (P). 2 a Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:26. 3 Levites: b. an Asaphite 1 Chronicles 25:2 (Σακχους), 1 Chronicles 25:10 (Ζαχχουθ), Nehemiah 12:35 (Ζακχουρ), compare זִכְרִי above 3c. c. Nehemiah 10:13; compare Nehemiah 13:13 4 companion of Ezra, Ezra 8:14 Qr (Kt זבוד, compare above). 5 contemporary of Nehemiah, Nehemiah 3:2. Topical Lexicon Occurrences and Contexts Zaccur appears nine times, spanning wilderness wanderings, monarchy, and post-exile restoration: Numbers 13:4; 1 Chronicles 4:26; 1 Chronicles 24:27; 1 Chronicles 25:2, 10; Nehemiah 3:2; 10:12; 12:35; 13:13. Genealogical Significance • Reuben: “from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur” (Numbers 13:4). The name thus crosses tribal lines, testifying to Israel’s interconnected covenant family. Role in Worship and Prophecy Asaph’s guild: “From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur… who prophesied under the direction of the king” (1 Chronicles 25:2). Verse 10 assigns him the third division of twelve singer-prophets. Through music he proclaimed God’s word, establishing the pattern of spirit-led worship that continued into post-exilic days (Nehemiah 12:35). Builders and Guardians of Jerusalem Nehemiah’s record highlights Zaccur son of Imri at the wall’s northern section: “Zaccur son of Imri built next to them” (Nehemiah 3:2). Later, Hanan son of Zaccur was appointed treasurer “because they were considered trustworthy” (Nehemiah 13:13). The family’s legacy blends manual labor and financial integrity. Covenant Renewal A priest named Zaccur placed his seal on the renewed covenant (Nehemiah 10:12), aligning himself with a nation resolved “to observe and perform all the commandments of the Lord” (Nehemiah 10:29). His signature embodies renewed corporate allegiance after discipline and exile. Spiritual Reflections 1. Remembrance in Action: The name evokes mindful obedience; each bearer manifests covenant consciousness in diverse ministries. Implications for Ministry Today • Uphold integrity where resources are managed. Forms and Transliterations וְזַכּ֖וּר וזכור זַכּ֔וּר זַכּ֖וּר זַכּ֥וּר זַכּ֧וּר זַכּֽוּר׃ זכור זכור׃ vezakKur wə·zak·kūr wəzakkūr zak·kūr zakKur zakkūrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 13:4 HEB: שַׁמּ֖וּעַ בֶּן־ זַכּֽוּר׃ NAS: Shammua the son of Zaccur; KJV: Shammua the son of Zaccur. INT: Shammua the son of Zaccur 1 Chronicles 4:26 1 Chronicles 24:27 1 Chronicles 25:2 1 Chronicles 25:10 Nehemiah 3:2 Nehemiah 10:12 Nehemiah 12:35 Nehemiah 13:13 9 Occurrences |