Overview
Zacchur was a son of Simeon, appearing in the genealogical listing of Simeon's descendants. Though little is known about him personally, his inclusion in Scripture's genealogical records demonstrates God's attention to detail and His preservation of tribal lineages during Israel's history.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon." (1 Chronicles 4:24, ESV)
"The sons of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul; the genealogy of Shaul: Shallum was his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son." (1 Chronicles 4:24-25, NASB)
Application
Though Zacchur's life story is not detailed in Scripture, his presence in the genealogical record reminds us that God knows and remembers all His people, encouraging us to find significance in serving faithfully even when our deeds go unrecorded by others.