This personal name identifies one of the Levitical musicians appointed by David for temple worship. 1 Chronicles 25:3 lists Zeri among the sons of Jeduthun who prophesied with lyres, harps, and cymbals. The same individual appears as Izri in verse 11, reflecting variant spellings of the same name. These musicians weren't merely performers but participated in prophetic worship—using music as a vehicle for inspired praise. Zeri/Izri was assigned the third lot in the organization of temple musicians.