Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Elam was a temple gatekeeper during the reign of King David.
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Elam is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.26.3 as one of the gatekeepers assigned to guard the thresholds of the tent of meeting during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for protecting the entrances to the sacred areas and maintaining order.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5867
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.
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