Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita and Shobai 138 New Living Translation The gatekeepers of the families of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai 138 English Standard Version 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, 138. 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, 138 in all. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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, one hundred and thirty-eight. New American Standard Bible 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, 138. NASB 1995 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, 138. NASB 1977 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, 138. Legacy Standard Bible 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, 138. Amplified Bible 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, 138. Christian Standard Bible The gatekeepers included Shallum’s descendants, Ater’s descendants, Talmon’s descendants, Akkub’s descendants, Hatita’s descendants, Shobai’s descendants 138 Holman Christian Standard Bible The gatekeepers included: Shallum’s descendants, Ater’s descendants, Talmon’s descendants, Akkub’s descendants, Hatita’s descendants, Shobai’s descendants 138. American Standard Version 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, a hundred thirty and eight. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation These gatekeepers returned from exile: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai 138 International Standard Version The Gatekeepers: Shallum's descendants, Ater's descendants, Talmon's descendants, Akkub's descendants, Hatita's descendants, Shobai's descendants: 138 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, 138 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, 138. New Heart English Bible 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, one hundred thirty-eight. Webster's Bible Translation 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, a hundred and thirty eight. World English Bible 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: one hundred thirty-eight. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe gatekeepers: sons of Shallum, sons of Ater, sons of Talmon, sons of Akkub, sons of Hatita, sons of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight. Young's Literal Translation The gatekeepers: sons of Shallum, sons of Ater, sons of Talmon, sons of Akkub, sons of Hatita, sons of Shobai: a hundred thirty and eight. Smith's Literal Translation The gate keepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, a hundred thirty and eight. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Asaph, a hundred forty-eight. Catholic Public Domain Version the sons of Asaph, one hundred forty-eight. New American Bible The singers: descendants of Asaph, one hundred and forty-eight. New Revised Standard Version The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, of Ater, of Talmon, of Akkub, of Hatita, of Shobai, one hundred thirty-eight. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe porters: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Altman, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, the descendants of Shobai, one hundred and thirty-eight. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Gatekeepers, the children of Shallum, the children of Atar, the children of Altman, the children of Aquph, the children of Khetuta, the children of Shebbi, a hundred and thirty and eight. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The 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, a hundred thirty and eight. Brenton Septuagint Translation The porters; the children of Salum, the children of Ater, the children of Telmon, the children of Acub, the children of Atita, the children of Sabi, a hundred and thirty-eight. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…44The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148. 45The 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. 46The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,… Cross References Ezra 2:42 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. 1 Chronicles 9:17-18 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. 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. ... 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 23:19 He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter. 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 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 26:12-19 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... 2 Chronicles 31:14 Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. 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. Psalm 84:10 For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. Psalm 134:1 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Treasury of Scripture 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. The porters 1 Chronicles 26:1-32 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph… Ezra 2:42 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. Jump to Previous Akkub Ater Children Descendants Doorkeepers Door-Keepers Eight Gatekeepers Hatita Hati'ta Hundred Porters Shallum Shobai Sho'bai Talmon Thirty Thirty-EightJump to Next Akkub Ater Children Descendants Doorkeepers Door-Keepers Eight Gatekeepers Hatita Hati'ta Hundred Porters Shallum Shobai Sho'bai Talmon Thirty Thirty-EightNehemiah 7 1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon 9. of the people 39. of the priests 43. of the Levites 46. of the Nethinims 57. of Solomon's servants 63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree 66. The whole number of them, with their substance 70. Their offerings The gatekeepers: Gatekeepers in ancient Israel held significant roles, responsible for maintaining the security and order of the temple and city gates. Their duties were both practical and spiritual, ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean could enter sacred spaces. This role is reminiscent of the spiritual vigilance required of believers, as seen in passages like 1 Peter 5:8, which calls for alertness against spiritual threats. 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: Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahA Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and was appointed governor of Judah. 2. Gatekeepers These were individuals responsible for guarding the gates of the temple and the city. Their role was crucial for maintaining the security and sanctity of the temple. 3. Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai These are the heads of the families of gatekeepers mentioned in this verse. They represent the continuity of service and dedication to the temple duties. 4. Jerusalem The city where the temple was located and the focal point of Jewish worship and identity. The rebuilding of its walls was essential for the protection and restoration of the Jewish community. 5. The Return from Exile This event marks the period when the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, a significant moment of restoration and renewal for the nation. Teaching Points Faithfulness in ServiceThe gatekeepers exemplify faithfulness in their duties. In our lives, we are called to be faithful in whatever role God has placed us, whether seen or unseen. The Importance of Community Roles Every role in the community of faith is vital. Just as the gatekeepers were essential for the security and function of the temple, each member of the church has a unique and important role to play. Guarding What is Sacred The gatekeepers were tasked with protecting the temple. Similarly, we are called to guard our hearts and the purity of our worship, ensuring that our lives reflect God's holiness. Continuity and Legacy The mention of specific families highlights the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities through generations. We should strive to leave a legacy of faithfulness for those who come after us. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The gatekeepers:הַשֹּֽׁעֲרִ֗ים (haš·šō·‘ă·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7778: A gatekeeper the descendants בְּנֵֽי־ (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 בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Talmon, טַלְמֹ֣ן (ṭal·mōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2929: Talmon -- an Israelite name the descendants בְּנֵֽי־ (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 138 [in all]. מֵאָ֖ה (mê·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred Links Nehemiah 7:45 NIVNehemiah 7:45 NLT Nehemiah 7:45 ESV Nehemiah 7:45 NASB Nehemiah 7:45 KJV Nehemiah 7:45 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 7:45 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:45 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:45 French Bible Nehemiah 7:45 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 7:45 The porters: the children of Shallum (Neh Ne) |
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