1 Chronicles 9:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The gatekeepers were Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, and Ahiman, along with their relatives. Shallum was their leader.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the names of the temple gatekeepers and identifies Shallum as their chief supervisor.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile to document the genealogies and organization of the returning Israelites, emphasizing the restoration of temple worship in Jerusalem. In this chapter, it lists the gatekeepers, or porters, who were Levites assigned to guard the temple entrances and ensure only authorized people entered, a role that maintained order and holiness in God's house. These positions were part of a structured system established during the time of King David and continued in the post-exile community.

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