Levite living at the time of Exile and Return
Meshelemiah (also called Shelemiah), a Levite gatekeeper during David's reign.
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Also known as Shelemiah
Meshelemiah, also known as Shelemiah, was a Levite gatekeeper who served during the reign of King David. He was the son of Kore, from the clan of Korah (1Ch.9.21; 26.1,14). Meshelemiah had seven sons: Zechariah, Jediael, Zebadiah, Jathniel, Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai (1Ch.26.2). He and his sons were assigned to guard the gates of the tabernacle (1Ch.26.1). Meshelemiah was specifically in charge of the East Gate (1Ch.26.14). His sons and relatives, who were capable men, totaled 62 individuals serving as gatekeepers (1Ch.26.9).
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Friendship of Jehovah, a Levite of the family of the Korhites, called also Shelemiah (1 Chr. 9:21; 26:1, 2, 9, 14). He was a temple gate-keeper in the time of David.
(whom Jehovah repays), a Korhite porter or gate-keeper of the house of Jehovah in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 9:21; 26:1,2,9)
peace, or perfection, of the Lord
MESHELEMI'AH (whom Jehovah repays), a Levite, gatekeeper at the temple in the time of David, 1 Chr 9:21; 1 Chr 26:1-2, 1 Chr 26:9; he is called Shelemiah in 1 Chr 26:14.
MESHELEMI'AH (whom Jehovah repays), a Levite, gatekeeper at the temple in the time of David, 1 Chr 9:21; 1 Chr 26:1-2, 1 Chr 26:9; he is called Shelemiah in 1 Chr 26:14.
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Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.
Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.
The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.
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