Ezra 2:42
New International Version
The gatekeepers of the temple: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita and Shobai 139

New Living Translation
The gatekeepers of the families of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai 139

English Standard Version
The sons of the gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, and the sons of Shobai, in all 139.

Berean Standard Bible
The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all.

King James Bible
The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.

New King James Version
The sons of the gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, and the sons of Shobai, one hundred and thirty-nine in all.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of the gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, and the sons of Shobai, 139 in all.

NASB 1995
The sons of the gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, in all 139.

NASB 1977
The sons of the gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, in all 139.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of the gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, in all 139.

Amplified Bible
The sons of the gatekeepers: of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai, in all 139.

Christian Standard Bible
The gatekeepers’ descendants included Shallum’s descendants, Ater’s descendants, Talmon’s descendants, Akkub’s descendants, Hatita’s descendants, Shobai’s descendants, in all 139

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The gatekeepers’ descendants included: Shallum’s descendants, Ater’s descendants, Talmon’s descendants, Akkub’s descendants, Hatita’s descendants, Shobai’s descendants, in all 139

American Standard Version
The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all a hundred thirty and nine.

English Revised Version
The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These gatekeepers returned from exile: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai 139

International Standard Version
The Descendants of the Gatekeepers: Descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai, totaling: 139

Majority Standard Bible
The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all.

NET Bible
The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai: 139.

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of the gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, the descendants of Shobai, in all one hundred thirty-nine.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all a hundred thirty and nine.

World English Bible
The children of the gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all one hundred thirty-nine.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of the gatekeepers: sons of Shallum, sons of Ater, sons of Talmon, sons of Akkub, sons of Hatita, sons of Shobai, the whole [are] one hundred thirty-nine.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of the gatekeepers; sons of Shallum, sons of Ater, sons of Talmon, sons of Akkub, sons of Hatita, sons of Shobai, the whole are a hundred thirty and nine.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of the gates: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatite, the sons of Shobi, all, a hundred thirty and nine.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of the porters: the children of Sellum, the children of Ater, the children of Telmon, the children of Accub, the children of Hatita, the children of Sobai: in all a hundred thirty-nine.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of the gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai: altogether one hundred thirty-nine.

New American Bible
The gatekeepers: descendants of Shallum, descendants of Ater, descendants of Talmon, descendants of Akkub, descendants of Hatita, descendants of Shobai, one hundred and thirty-nine in all.

New Revised Standard Version
The descendants of the gatekeepers: of Shallum, of Ater, of Talmon, of Akkub, of Hatita, and of Shobai, in all one hundred thirty-nine.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Tarael: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Atar, the children of Altman, the descendants of Jacob, the descendants of Hattota, the descendants of Shobai, in all one hundred and thirty-nine.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Taril, and the children of Shallum, the children of Atar, the children of Altman, the children of Yaqob, the children of Khetuta, the children of Shabbi, all of them one hundred and thirty and nine.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all a hundred thirty and nine.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of the porters, the children of Sellum, the children of Ater, the children of Telmon, the children of Acub, the children of Atita, the children of Sobai, in all a hundred and thirty-nine.

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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
41The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128. 42 The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all. 43The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:45
The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 138 in all.

1 Chronicles 9:17-19
These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.

Nehemiah 11:19
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.

1 Chronicles 26:1-19
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...

Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

1 Chronicles 23:5
4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”

1 Chronicles 23:32
So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

2 Chronicles 35:15
The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.

Nehemiah 12:45-47
They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. / So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.

1 Chronicles 15:18
and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.

1 Chronicles 15:23-24
Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark. / Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.

1 Chronicles 16:38
along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers.

1 Chronicles 25:1
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:


Treasury of Scripture

The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.

the porters

1 Chronicles 26:1
Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.

etc.

Nehemiah 7:45
The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, an hundred thirty and eight.

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Ezra 2
1. The number that return of the people
36. of the priests
40. of the Levites
43. of the Nethinims
55. of Solomon's servants
61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree
64. The whole number of them, with their substance
68. Their offerings














The gatekeepers
In ancient Israel, gatekeepers held a significant role in the temple and city gates, ensuring the security and sanctity of these sacred spaces. The Hebrew word for gatekeeper, "sho'er," implies a guardian or protector. This role was not merely about physical security but also about maintaining spiritual order, as they controlled who entered the holy precincts. In a spiritual sense, gatekeepers symbolize vigilance and dedication to preserving holiness in our lives.

The descendants of Shallum
Shallum, whose name means "retribution" or "recompense," was a leader among the gatekeepers. His descendants carried on the legacy of service and protection. This highlights the importance of generational faithfulness and the passing down of spiritual responsibilities within families, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture.

Ater
The name Ater means "left-handed" or "maimed," which may indicate a physical characteristic or a unique family trait. Despite any perceived limitations, the descendants of Ater were entrusted with significant responsibilities, reminding us that God often uses those whom the world might overlook to fulfill His purposes.

Talmon
Talmon's name means "oppressor" or "supporter," suggesting a duality in potential roles. His descendants were part of the gatekeepers, emphasizing the transformative power of God to use individuals for His glory, regardless of their past or societal labels.

Akkub
The name Akkub means "insidious" or "cunning," yet his descendants served faithfully as gatekeepers. This transformation from a potentially negative trait to a position of trust illustrates the redemptive work of God in the lives of His people, turning weaknesses into strengths for His service.

Hatita
Hatita means "explorer" or "searcher," indicating a family known for their vigilance and attentiveness. As gatekeepers, the descendants of Hatita exemplified the importance of being watchful and discerning, qualities essential for those who guard the spiritual and physical entrances to sacred spaces.

Shobai
The name Shobai means "glorious" or "splendid," reflecting the honor associated with their role. The descendants of Shobai remind us that serving in God's house, even in roles that might seem humble, is a glorious calling, reflecting the splendor of serving the Almighty.

139 in all
This specific number underscores the organized and detailed nature of the returning exiles. Each family and individual was accounted for, highlighting the importance of community and collective responsibility in the restoration of worship and society. It serves as a reminder that every person has a role and is valued in the community of faith.

(42) The children of the porters.--The porters, or gatekeepers, number six families, three of which appear in the old Jerusalem (1Chronicles 9:17).

Verse 42. - The porters. Six families of doorkeepers returned; three of which bear old names, those of Shallum, Talmon, and Akkub (1 Chronicles 9:17), while the other three have names that are new to us. One hundred and thirty-nine. The smallness of this and the two preceding numbers is remarkable. While the returning priests numbered 4289, the returning Levites of all classes were no more than 341 (350, Nehemiah). It would seem as if some jealousy of the priests, like that which animated Korah and his followers (Numbers 16:1-10), must have grown up during the captivity (comp. below, Ezra 8:15).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of the gatekeepers:
הַשֹּֽׁעֲרִ֗ים (haš·šō·‘ă·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7778: A gatekeeper

the descendants
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shallum,
שַׁלּ֤וּם (šal·lūm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7967: Shallum -- the name of a number of Israelites

the descendants
בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ater,
אָטֵר֙ (’ā·ṭêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 333: Ater -- a leader in Israel

the descendants
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Talmon,
טַלְמ֣וֹן (ṭal·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2929: Talmon -- an Israelite name

the descendants
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Akkub,
עַקּ֔וּב (‘aq·qūḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6126: Akkub -- the name of several Israelites

the descendants
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Hatita,
חֲטִיטָ֖א (ḥă·ṭî·ṭā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2410: Hatita -- a Levite

and the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shobai,
שֹׁבָ֑י (šō·ḇāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7630: Shobai

139
מֵאָ֖ה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred

in all.
הַכֹּ֕ל (hak·kōl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every


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