Bible Person

Zaccur

Meaning: of the male kind; mindful · Male · 1 cross reference

This Zaccur entry refers to the father of Shammua in Numbers 13:4, not to the Levite, builder's father, or Merarite namesakes elsewhere. He belongs to the family background of Israel's spies at Kadesh. First appears in Num 13:4.1

AI summary: This Zaccur matters because his single cross reference supports the identity of one of the tribal representatives sent to explore Canaan. Even a brief paternal notice helps ground that national moment in remembered households. Taken together, the material presents this Zaccur as a familial source in Israel's wilderness testing.1

Central Figure

Zaccur

Meaning: of the male kind; mindful

Father of Shammua, who was one of the spies sent out by Moses (Num.

Children