Zecher זֶ֫כֶר
Son of Abiel, founder of Gibeon
Biography
Zecher, also known as Zechariah, was a son of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), the father (and founder) of Gibeon. He is mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles. Zecher had several brothers, including Ner, the grandfather of King Saul. The genealogy suggests that Zecher was an ancestor of some of the Benjamites who lived in Gibeon, a city allotted to the tribe of Benjamin.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Kish Tribe of LeviSon of MahliA Levite from the Merari clanView full profile →
- Ner Tribe of BenjaminAbner's fatherFather of Abner, King Saul's commander.View full profile →
- Abdon Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel') from GibeonView full profile →
- Zur Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Baal Tribe of ReubenSon of ReaiahA descendant of Reuben.View full profile →
- Nadab Tribe of JudahSon of ShammaiSon of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Gedor Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, the founder of Gibeon.View full profile →
- Ahio Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielSon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Mikloth Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielA Benjamite, son of Eshek.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:31
"Gedor, Ahio, and Zecher."
- 1 Chronicles 9:37
"Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זֶ֫כֶר | H2144 |
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ | H2148x |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)