1 Chronicles 26:1

The Divisions of the Gatekeepers · 1 Chronicles 26:1–19
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Translations

Modern
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.
Traditional
Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.
Literal
…for the divisions of the gatekeepers: Of the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.
Latin
Divisiones autem janitorum: de Coritis Meselemia, filius Core, de filiis Asaph.

Original

Hebrew
English
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.

Notes

The first ancestor of the gatekeepers was Meshelemiah. He is called "Shallum" in Ezra 2:42 and "Meshullam" in Nehemiah 12:25.

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Ebiasaph: Levite descendant of Korah, ancestor of temple gatekeepers Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants Kore: Levite gatekeeper Meshelemiah: A Levite gatekeeper in the time of David

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Kore Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite Meshelemiah Shelemiah

Topics

Asaph: A Kohath Levite Ebiasaph: A Son of Korah Kore: A Korahite Meshelemiah: A Gatekeeper of the Temple Worship: David's Ordinances For