Zaccur, also known as Zakkur, was a Levite and son of Asaph, living during the time of the divided kingdom and mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:2, with brothers named Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asharelah.
About Zaccur (1 Chronicles 25:2)
One of the sons of Asaph who had responsibilities for service in the temple(1 Chronicles 25:2). David assigned Zaccur and his sons and brothers the third lot among the various duties for the temple musicians (1 Chronicles 25:10). Descendants of Zaccur were present at the dedication of the city wall following the exile (Nehemiah 12:35).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Asaph (Son of Berechiah)
- Half-siblings 3
- Joseph (1 Chronicles 25:2), Nethaniah (1 Chronicles 25:2), Asharelah
Key References
From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.
the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,
All Scripture References (3)
1 Chronicles (2)
From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.
the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
Nehemiah (1)
and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,