Original Word: זַכּוּר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Zakkuwr
Pronunciation: zah-KOOR
Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-koor')
KJV: Zaccur, Zacchur
NASB: Zaccur
Word Origin: [from H2142 (זָכַר - remember)]

1. mindful
2. Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites

Zaccur, Zacchur

From zakar; mindful; Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites -- Zaccur, Zacchur.

see HEBREW zakar

Word Origin
from zakar
Definition
the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Zaccur (9).

זַכּוּר proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ζακχυρ, Ζακχουρ, etc.: —

1 a Reubenite Numbers 13:4 (P).

2 a Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:26.

3 Levites:

a. 1 Chronicles 24:27.

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.

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).
• Simeon: “The sons of Mishma: Hamuel his son, Zaccur his son, and Shimei his son” (1 Chronicles 4:26).
• Levites: a Merarite (1 Chronicles 24:27) and several Asaphite descendants (1 Chronicles 25:2, 10; Nehemiah 12:35; 13:13).

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.
2. Continuity of Praise: From Davidic choirs to Nehemiah’s processions, Zaccur’s line illustrates enduring, prophetic worship.
3. Sacred-Secular Integration: Wall building, treasury oversight, and temple song receive equal biblical commendation, urging believers to consecrate every vocation.
4. Generational Faithfulness: Scripture repeatedly calls Zaccur “father of,” honoring those who transmit devotion to their children.

Implications for Ministry Today

• Uphold integrity where resources are managed.
• Foster prophetic, Scripture-saturated music.
• Encourage lay participation in visible and unseen tasks.
• Cultivate remembrance of God’s works so succeeding generations will serve with the same faithful spirit exemplified by the house of Zaccur.

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