The meaning of “זַכּוּר”

Understanding Zakkûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

זַכּוּר

Phoneticzaw-koor'

TransliterationZakkûwr

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Zaccur, Zacchur. - § Zaccur or Zacchur = "mindful" - Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites 1) father of Shammua, the Reubenite spy 2) a Simeonite of the family of Mishma 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Jaaziah 4) son of Asaph the singer 5) the son of Imri who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall 6) a Levite, or family of Levites, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 7) a Levite whose son or descendant Hanan was one of the treasurers over the treasuries appointed by Nehemiah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references

Reference	Text
Numbers 13:4	“And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.”
1 Chronicles 25:2	“Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king.”
Nehemiah 12:35	“And certain of the priests’ sons with trumpets; namely, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

Numbers1

1 Chronicles4

Nehemiah4

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'זַכּוּר' deepen your understanding of Numbers 13:4?

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