חִזְקִי (chiz.qi)
chiz.qi
Hizki
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Chizqi appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8:17. It identifies a specific man from the tribe of Benjamin during the era of the Divided Monarchy. He is listed as the son of Elpaal and part of a large family that includes brothers such as Eber, Misham, and Shemed.
Etymologically, the name derives from the root chazaq, meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen." This places it in the same linguistic family as the more famous King Hezekiah (Chizkiyahu). While the biblical text offers no narrative details about his life or deeds, the name itself serves as a simple declaration of strength within the lineage of Shaaraim.
Its solitary occurrence highlights the meticulous nature of the Chronicler’s work in preserving tribal identities. By recording names like Chizqi alongside more prominent figures, the text ensures that every branch of Benjamin is acknowledged, even when individual members remain historically silent.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Chizqi appears in a single verse within the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. It identifies a man from the tribe of Benjamin who lived during the era of the Divided Monarchy. The name itself comes from a root meaning to be strong or to strengthen, placing it in the same linguistic family as King Hezekiah.
While the Bible offers no narrative details about his life, his inclusion matters. The Chronicler recorded names like Chizqi alongside more prominent figures to ensure every branch of Benjamin was acknowledged. This meticulous preservation reminds us that God values every individual within His people, regardless of whether their deeds are written in history.
For your faith, this word points to the quiet strength found in belonging to God's family. You do not need to be a famous leader to have a place in Scripture. Your identity is secure in the lineage of those who trust in Him, even when your name is remembered only in passing.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Hizki1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/חִזְקִ֥י1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:17
Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
This verse lists Hizki among his brothers to preserve the tribal identity of Benjamin within the broader genealogy.