And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry.
Shallum, whose great-great-grandfather was Korah, along with his relatives from the Korahite family, were in charge of the service work as gatekeepers of the tabernacle. Their ancestors had also served the LORD's people as guardians of the entrance.
This verse shows how certain families were given the special responsibility of guarding the entrance to God's sacred dwelling place, a duty that was passed down through generations.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile to remind the returning Jews of their religious heritage, the text details the genealogies and assigned roles of the Levites in the newly restored worship system. Shallum, from the Korahite clan, a subgroup of Levites descended from Korah, was responsible for guarding the gates of the tabernacle, ensuring that only authorized individuals entered to maintain holiness and order. This reflects the broader cultural emphasis in ancient Israel on structured service in the sanctuary to uphold God's covenant.
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