Verse 19

The gatekeepers were Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who guarded the gates, numbering 172.

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  • 1 Chr 9:17-22 : 17 The gatekeepers were Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their brother Shallum, who was the chief. 18 Up to now, these gatekeepers have been stationed at the King’s Gate on the east. They belonged to the divisions of the Levites. 19 Shallum son of Kore, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah, and his relatives, the Korahites, were in charge of the work of service, guarding the thresholds of the tent, as their ancestors had guarded the entrance to the camp of the Lord. 20 Phinehas son of Eleazar was the leader over them formerly, and the Lord was with him. 21 Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 22 The total number of those chosen as gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by their genealogies in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their trusted office.
  • Neh 7:45 : 45 The gatekeepers, the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai: 138.
  • Neh 12:25 : 25 Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers standing guard at the storerooms by the gates.
  • Ps 84:10 : 10 Behold our shield, O God, and look with favor upon Your anointed.