Zichri Summary
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Zichri was the father of Elishaphat, one of the commanders who supported Jehoiada the priest in overthrowing Athaliah.
father of Elishaphat (2CH 23:1)
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Zichri
that remembers; that is a man
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Zichri
· Also called · H2147 none · 2CH 23:1 y-h-v-h remembers
- en Zikri · Also called
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זִכְרִי
zikhəriy · H2147 · 2CH 23:1 y-h-v-h remembers
- el Ζαχαρια Zaxaria · none · 2CH 23:1
- bg Зихри
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- Son: Elishaphat
Zichri Article
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Zichri is mentioned in 2Chronicles 23 as the father of Elishaphat, one of the commanders who allied with Jehoiada the priest to overthrow Queen Athaliah and restore the rightful king, Joash, to the throne of Judah. Athaliah had usurped the throne and promoted the worship of Baal. Jehoiada, with the support of military leaders like Elishaphat, organized a coup to remove Athaliah and reinstate the Davidic line. The mention of Zichri as Elishaphat's father suggests that he may have held a position of influence or leadership, which his son then followed. The successful overthrow of Athaliah and the restoration of the temple worship marked a significant moment in Judah's history, and Zichri's family played a role in this important event.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Zichri_9) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Zichri@2Ch.23.1) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, zichri_3073)