Temple Gatekeepers

Ahiman

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Asa

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Asaph

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Azariah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azrikam

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Bakbakkar

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Elam

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliehoenai

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elihu

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elkanah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Elzabad

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Galal

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Galal

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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 living at the time of Exile and Return

Heresh

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Immer

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Issachar

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Jachin

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Jahzerah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Jathniel

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jediael

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jeduthun

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Jehohanan

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jehozabad

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Jeroham

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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 living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Maasai

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Malchijah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Mattithiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and 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

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Meshullam

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Mica

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Nethanel

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Othni

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Peullethai

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Rephael

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Sachar

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Semachiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Shemaiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zichri

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return