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
This passage comes from the genealogical records of those who returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem and restore temple worship. The gatekeepers were Levites who had the important responsibility of guarding the entrances to the temple, controlling who could enter and ensuring the sacred space remained pure. These men and their families served in rotating shifts to maintain constant watch over God's house.
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