Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Othni was a son of Shemaiah and served as a gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant.
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Othni was one of the sons of Shemaiah, a Levite from the family of Obed-Edom (1Ch.26.7). He is mentioned in the context of the organization of the gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple and the storerooms containing the sacred items. Othni and his brothers were described as capable men with the strength to do their work (1Ch.26.7). They were assigned to serve as gatekeepers for the ark of the covenant, ensuring its security and proper handling. The mention of Othni in this passage highlights the importance of the Levites' roles in maintaining the sacred spaces and objects in the temple.
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A lion of Jehovah, a son of Shemaiah, and one of the temple porters in the time of David (1 Chr. 26:7). He was a “mighty man of valour.”
(lion of Jehovah), son of Shemaiah, the first-horn of Obed-edom. (1 Chronicles 26:7) (B.C. 1013.)
OTH'NI (lion of Jehovah), son of Shemaiah, and a "mighty man of valor," 1 Chr 26:7.
OTH'NI (lion of Jehovah), son of Shemaiah, and a "mighty man of valor," 1 Chr 26:7.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6273
Shemaiahʼs sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.
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