Akkub is a name found in the Old Testament, associated with several individuals who played roles in the religious and communal life of Israel. The name Akkub is of Hebrew origin, meaning "insidious" or "deceitful," though the individuals bearing this name are not necessarily characterized by these traits in the biblical narrative.

1. Akkub the Levite: One of the most notable mentions of Akkub is as a Levite who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. He is listed among the gatekeepers in the post-exilic community. In 1 Chronicles 9:17-18, Akkub is mentioned as one of the gatekeepers who served in the house of the Lord: "The gatekeepers were Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their brothers; Shallum was the chief. He was stationed previously at the King’s Gate on the east side." This role was significant as gatekeepers were responsible for the security and order of the temple, ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean could enter.

2. Akkub the Scribe: Another Akkub is mentioned in Nehemiah 8:7 as one of the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as Ezra read it to them: "The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places." This Akkub played a crucial role in the spiritual renewal of the people, emphasizing the importance of understanding and adhering to God's commandments.

3. Akkub the Ancestor: In the genealogical records, Akkub is also noted as an ancestor of a family of temple servants. In Ezra 2:45 and Nehemiah 7:48, the descendants of Akkub are listed among those who returned from exile: "The descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub." This highlights the continuity of service and dedication to the temple across generations.

4. Akkub the Builder: In Nehemiah 11:19, Akkub is mentioned again in the context of the rebuilding of Jerusalem: "The gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates—172 men." This reference underscores the role of Akkub and his family in the physical and spiritual restoration of the city, contributing to the re-establishment of Jerusalem as the center of Jewish worship and community life.

The various mentions of Akkub across different contexts in the Old Testament illustrate the multifaceted roles that individuals and families played in the religious and communal life of Israel. Whether as gatekeepers, teachers of the Law, or ancestors of temple servants, the name Akkub is associated with dedication to the service of God and the community.Akkub

foot-print; supplanting; crookedness; lewdness

Akkub

(insidious).

1. A descendant of Zerubbabel and son of Elioenai. (1 Chronicles 3:24)
2. One of the porters or doorkeepers at the east gate of the temple. (B.C. 636-440.)
3. One of the Nethinim, whole family returned with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:45) (B.C. 536.)
4. A Levite who assisted Ezra in expounding the law to the people. (Nehemiah 8:7)

(another form of Jacob).

(1.) The head of one of the families of Nethinim (Ezra 2:45).

(2.) A Levite who kept the gate of the temple after the return from Babylon (1 Chronicles 9:17; Ezra 2:42; Nehemiah 7:45).

(3.) A descendant of David (1 Chronicles 3:24).

AKKUB

ak'-ub (`aqqubh, "pursuer"):

(1) A son of Elioenai, a descendant of Zerubbabel (1 Chronicles 3:24).

(2) A Levite porter on duty at the east gate of the second Temple (1 Chronicles 9:17).

6126. Aqqub -- the name of several Israelites
... Aqqub. 6127 . the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Aqqub Phonetic
Spelling: (ak-koob') Short Definition: Akkub. ... NASB Word Usage Akkub (8). Akkub. ...
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Reading the Law with Tears and Joy
... and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the
ground.7. Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jemin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah ...
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Akkub (8 Occurrences)
...AKKUB. ak'-ub (`aqqubh, "pursuer"): (1) A son of Elioenai, a descendant of Zerubbabel
(1 Chronicles 3:24). ... Multi-Version Concordance Akkub (8 Occurrences). ...
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Talmon (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:17 The porters: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their
brothers (Shallum was the chief), (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV ...
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Door-keepers (34 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:17 And the door-keepers: Shallum and Akkub and Talmon and
Ahiman and their brothers: Shallum was the chief. (BBE). ...
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Doorkeepers (37 Occurrences)
... (DBY NIV). 1 Chronicles 9:17 And the doorkeepers: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon,
and Ahiman, and their brethren; Shallum was the chief. (DBY). ...
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Porters (34 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:17 The porters: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and
their brothers (Shallum was the chief), (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS). ...
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Gatekeepers (38 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:17 And the gatekeepers 'are' Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and
Ahiman, and their brethren -- Shallum 'is' the head; (YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Pelaiah (3 Occurrences)
... Pelaiah (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 3:24 The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, and Eliashib,
and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Delaiah, and Anani, seven. ...
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Pelai'ah (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 3:24 And the sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah,
and Akkub, and Johanan, and Delaiah, and Anani, seven. (See RSV). ...
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Ater (3 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
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Ahiman (4 Occurrences)
... He is associated with Akkub and Talmon and their brethren: compare Nehemiah 11:19.
Willis J. Beecher. Multi-Version Concordance Ahiman (4 Occurrences). ...
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