Temple Gatekeepers
Levites assigned to the thresholds and gates of the house of the LORD, listed by division in Chronicles.
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Ahiman, Levite Gatekeeper
Levite gatekeeper who helped reorganize Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile
Ahiman was a Levite gatekeeper who served in the administrative and cultic reorganization of Jerusalem following the Babylonian Exile.
Akkub, Levite Gatekeeper of the Return
Levite gatekeeper who guarded the temple storerooms after the return from Babylon
A prominent Levite gatekeeper who served at the temple and managed its storerooms following the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon.
Ammiel, Son of Obed-edom
Levite gatekeeper and sixth son of Obed-edom
Ammiel was a Levite gatekeeper during the United Monarchy, serving as the sixth son of Obed-edom within the temple ministry.
Asa, Levite of the Exile and Return
Levite whose son Berechiah returned from the Babylonian exile
A Levite of the family of Elkanah whose son, Berechiah, was among the first group of Israelites to resettle in the villages of the Netophathites following the Babylonian exile.
Asaph, Ancestor of Mattaniah
Levite ancestor of the Temple musicians and prayer leaders during the post-exilic restoration
A Levite of the tribe of Levi whose descendants served as liturgical leaders in Jerusalem following the return from the Babylonian Exile.
Azariah son of Obed
Commander of hundreds who helped restore King Joash to the throne
A military commander of the Tribe of Levi who played a crucial role in the covenant to overthrow Queen Athaliah and restore the Davidic line through King Joash.
Azrikam, Levite of the Post-Exilic Period
Levite ancestor whose descendants helped resettle Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile
A Levite of the Merarite clan whose lineage was vital for re-establishing temple worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
Bakbakkar
Levite who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile
A Levite who returned to Jerusalem during the post-exilic period, serving in the restoration of temple life.
Bakbukiah
Levite who served as a leader of prayer and a temple gatekeeper after the exile
A Levite leader and gatekeeper who served in Jerusalem during the post-exilic return under Zerubbabel and Nehemiah.
Bani, Levite of the Return
Levite leader who instructed the people in the Law and led the public confession under Ezra
A prominent Levite during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem who assisted Ezra in teaching the Law and led the congregation in public confession and worship.
Berechiah, Son of Asa
Levite of the Post-Exilic Period who settled in the villages of the Netophathites
A Levite who returned from the Babylonian Exile and settled in the rural villages of the Netophathites near Jerusalem.
Elam, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite gatekeeper and fifth son of Meshelemiah who served during the Divided Monarchy
A Levite gatekeeper of the Korahite clan who served in the sanctuary during the Divided Monarchy as the fifth son of Meshelemiah.
Eliehoenai, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite gatekeeper and the seventh son of Meshelemiah mentioned in the chronicles of David's reign
A Korahite Levite and the seventh son of Meshelemiah, appointed as a gatekeeper for the tabernacle during the reign of King David.
Elihu, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for his strength and capability
A Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah, noted for his capability and strength in the service of the Tabernacle during the Divided Monarchy.
Elkanah, Levite of the Exile and Return
Levite whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to resettle the villages of the Netophathites
A Levite whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to inhabit the rural villages surrounding Jerusalem.
Elzabad, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for being a capable man of valor
A Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah, noted for his capability and service in the Tabernacle or Temple administration during the Divided Monarchy.
Galal, Descendant of Jeduthun
Levite descendant of Jeduthun whose family helped restore Jerusalem's worship after the exile
A Levite of the post-exilic period and descendant of the royal musician Jeduthun, serving in the restoration of Jerusalem.
Galal, Levite of the Restoration
Levite who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile
A Levite listed among the residents of Jerusalem during the post-exilic period following the return from Babylon.
Hashabiah, Ancestor of Shemaiah
Levite ancestor whose lineage was vital for the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem
A Levite of the Merarite clan during the period of the Exile and Return whose lineage is recorded in the genealogical registers of post-exilic Jerusalem.
Hashabiah, Levite Leader under Ezra
Levite leader who transported temple treasures and signed Nehemiah's covenant
A prominent Levite leader and priest who assisted Ezra during the return to Jerusalem and participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.
Hasshub, Levite of the Post-Exilic Period
Levite of the Merarite line whose ancestry is recorded in the post-exilic genealogies of Jerusalem
A Levite of the Merarite line whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to resettle Jerusalem during the Restoration period.
Heresh
Levite who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile
A Levite who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile, serving as one of the first inhabitants to resettle the holy city.
Immer, Ancestor of Priests
Priestly ancestor whose descendants served in the Temple after the Babylonian Exile
A Levite of the priestly line whose descendants served in Jerusalem following the return from the Babylonian Exile.
Issachar, Son of Obed-edom
Levite gatekeeper and seventh son of Obed-edom mentioned in the records of King David
Issachar was a Levite gatekeeper of the Korahite clan who served in the tabernacle during the reign of King David.
Jachin, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period
Priest who returned from the Babylonian exile to resettle Jerusalem
A prominent Levite priest who returned to Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile to reestablish the temple service.
Jahzerah
Levite priest in the lineage of Immer mentioned in the post-exilic genealogies
A Levite priest of the post-exilic period and a descendant of Immer, listed among those who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
Jathniel
Levite gatekeeper and fourth son of Meshelemiah
A Levite gatekeeper of the Korahite family who served in the tabernacle during the Divided Monarchy.
Jediael, Son of Meshelemiah
Levite gatekeeper and second son of Meshelemiah who served in the sanctuary
A Levite gatekeeper of the Korahite clan who served in the Tabernacle and Temple during the Divided Monarchy.
Jeduthun, Ancestor of Post-Exilic Levites
Levite ancestor whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to resettle Jerusalem
A Levite of the tribe of Levi whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to resettle in Jerusalem and the surrounding villages.
Jehohanan, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite gatekeeper and the sixth son of Meshelemiah mentioned in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy
A Korahite Levite and gatekeeper appointed to serve in the Tabernacle during the Davidic organization of the Divided Monarchy period.
Jehozabad, Son of Obed-edom
Levite gatekeeper and second son of Obed-edom who served during the reign of King David
A Levite gatekeeper and the second son of Obed-edom, appointed to service at the Tabernacle during the reign of King David.
Jeroham, Ancestor of a Post-Exilic Priest
ancestor of the priest Adaiah who served in the post-exilic temple
A Levite of the tribe of Levi whose descendant, Adaiah, served as a prominent priest in the rebuilt temple following the return from the Babylonian exile.
Jeshua, Son of Azaniah
Levite leader who supervised the Temple rebuilding and instructed the people in the Law during the return from exile
A prominent Levite who served as a leader and supervisor during the Jewish return from the Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Temple.
Joah, Son of Obed-edom
Levite gatekeeper and third son of Obed-edom during the reign of King David
A Levite gatekeeper and the third son of Obed-edom, appointed to service during the United Monarchy under King David.
Kadmiel
Levite leader who helped rebuild the Temple and led the public confession in Nehemiah 9
A prominent Levite leader who returned from the Babylonian exile to assist in the reconstruction of the Temple and the spiritual reformation of Jerusalem.
Kore, Levite of the Egypt and Wilderness Era
Levite patriarch of the Korahite gatekeepers whose descendants guarded the Tabernacle thresholds
A Levite of the Korahite clan whose descendants served as the hereditary gatekeepers and threshold guards of the Tabernacle.
Maasai
Priest of the line of Immer who helped resettle Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile
A Levite priest of the line of Immer who returned to Jerusalem during the Post-Exilic Period to restore temple worship.
Malchijah, Ancestor of Priests
Levite ancestor of a major priestly family that served in the Second Temple after the exile
Malchijah was a Levite and the father of Pashhur, whose descendants served as prominent priests in the Jerusalem temple during the post-exilic restoration.
Mattithiah, Firstborn Son of Shallum
Levite baker entrusted with preparing the sacred flat cakes for the temple after the return from exile
A Levite of the Korahite family who served as a gatekeeper and was entrusted with the sacred duty of baking the flat cakes for the sanctuary during the post-exilic return.
Meshelemiah
Levite gatekeeper of the East Gate whose family served in the post-exilic sanctuary
A Levite from the Korahite division who served as a prominent gatekeeper and head of a significant family of sanctuary guardians during the era of the Exile and Return.
Meshillemith
Priest of the line of Immer whose descendants served in the post-exilic Jerusalem temple
A descendant of Immer and a member of the tribe of Levi who served as a priestly ancestor during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem.
Meshullam, Levite of the Return
Levite priest of the line of Immer who preserved his lineage through the Babylonian Exile
A Levite priest during the Post-Exilic period who served in the priestly lineage of Immer, contributing to the re-establishment of Jerusalem.
Mica, Son of Zichri
Levite ancestor of Mattaniah who helped re-establish temple worship after the Babylonian Exile
A Levite of the line of Asaph whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to lead temple worship in Jerusalem.
Nethanel, Son of Obed-edom
fifth son of Obed-edom who served as a Tabernacle gatekeeper
Nethanel was a Levite and the fifth son of Obed-edom, serving as a gatekeeper for the Tabernacle during the reign of King David.
Obadiah, Levite of the Return
Levite gatekeeper who served in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile
A Levite gatekeeper and descendant of Jeduthun who served in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period following the return from Babylon.
Obed, Son of Shemaiah
Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for being a capable man of strength
Obed was a Levite gatekeeper of the Divided Monarchy period, noted for his capability and service within the Korahite division of the temple guard.
Othni
Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for his capability
Othni was a Levite gatekeeper of the Korahite family during the Divided Monarchy, noted for his capability and service in the house of the Lord.
Peullethai
Eighth son of Obed-edom and Levite gatekeeper during the reign of David
The eighth son of Obed-edom and a Levite gatekeeper assigned to the sanctuary during the reign of King David.
Rephael
Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for his capability and strength in Temple service
Rephael was a Levite gatekeeper and the son of Shemaiah, noted for his capability and service during the Divided Monarchy in Jerusalem.
Sachar
Levite gatekeeper who was the fourth son of Obed-edom
Sachar was a Levite gatekeeper during the United Monarchy, identified as the fourth son of Obed-edom.
Semachiah
Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for being a capable man of strength
A Levite during the Divided Monarchy and son of Shemaiah, noted for his capability as a gatekeeper in the Tabernacle or Temple administration.
Shallum, Levite Gatekeeper of the Return
Levite chief gatekeeper whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple
A prominent Levite chief gatekeeper and head of a family whose descendants served at the Temple during the post-exilic return from Babylon.
Shemaiah, Descendant of Jeduthun
Levite descendant of Jeduthun whose lineage was recorded during the return from Babylonian exile
A Levite of the post-exilic period and a descendant of Jeduthun, recognized as the father of Obadiah (also known as Abda) who returned to Jerusalem.
Shemaiah, Levite of the Post-Exilic Period
Levite of the Merarite clan who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile
A descendant of Merari and son of Hasshub, Shemaiah was a prominent Levite who resettled in Jerusalem during the post-exilic restoration.
Shemaiah, Son of Obed-edom
Firstborn son of Obed-edom whose descendants were strong and capable gatekeepers of the sanctuary
The firstborn son of Obed-edom and a Levite gatekeeper known for his great strength and the leadership of his capable family during the United Monarchy.
Sherebiah, Levite of the Sealed Covenant
Levite leader who signed Nehemiah's covenant and led songs of thanksgiving
A prominent Levite leader who participated in the sealing of the covenant and led liturgical songs of thanksgiving during the post-exilic reconstruction of Jerusalem.
Talmon
Levite gatekeeper who returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the rebuilt Temple
A Levite gatekeeper and head of a family who served at the temple gates during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
Zebadiah, Son of Meshelemiah
Levite gatekeeper and third son of Meshelemiah
A Levite gatekeeper of the Korahite clan who served in the sanctuary during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
Zichri, Levite of the Return
Levite ancestor of Mattaniah who returned from the Babylonian exile
A Levite of the line of Asaph whose descendants served as musicians and worship leaders in the post-exilic Jerusalem temple.