Zichri
Zichri was the father of Elishaphat, one of the commanders who supported Jehoiada the priest in overthrowing Athaliah.
The name Zichri means “that remembers; that is a man”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 23:1; only referred to as Zichri (זִכְרִי); father of Elishaphat.
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Alternative names
- זִכְרִיZichri
Mentions
- Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.