Keraia
1 Chronicles 9

1 Chronicles 9:21

The People of Jerusalem · 1 Chronicles 9:1–34
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Translations

Modern
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
Traditional
And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Literal
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was keeper of the door of the Tent of Meeting.
Latin
Porro Zacharias filius Mosollamia, janitor portæ tabernaculi testimonii.

Original

Hebrew
English
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Notes

1 Chronicles 9:1–34

The Chronicler explains how people and institutions returning from the exile in Babylon connected with the past. The Levites and priests are important in this summary of Israel. The Chronicler believes they were central to the nation's organization. They were vital to Israel's success as a nation with God as king. The Chronicler used ancient records from Moses and David (1 Chronicles 9:19–22) to describe each group's homeland and rank.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

People

Meshelemiah: A Levite gatekeeper in the time of David Zechariah: Levite gatekeeper and musician during David's reign

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Meshelemiah Samuel (Person) Shallum Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Meshelemiah: A Gatekeeper of the Temple Porters: Guards at the City Gates, the Doors of the King's Palace, and Doors of the Temple The Levites: Services of Keeping the Gates of the Temple Zechariah (Zecharias): Three Levites in the Days of David