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Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, 138.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 138 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, an hundred thirty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, one hundred and thirty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, 138.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, 138.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, 138.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, 138.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, and the sons of Shobai, 138.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers included Shallum’s descendants, Ater’s descendants, Talmon’s descendants, Akkub’s descendants, Hatita’s descendants, Shobai’s descendants 138<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers included: Shallum&#8217s descendants, Ater&#8217s descendants, Talmon&#8217s descendants, Akkub&#8217s descendants, Hatita&#8217s descendants, Shobai&#8217s descendants 138. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, a hundred thirty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, an hundred thirty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These gatekeepers returned from exile: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai 138<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Gatekeepers: Shallum's descendants, Ater's descendants, Talmon's descendants, Akkub's descendants, Hatita's descendants, Shobai's descendants: 138 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 138 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 138. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, the descendants of Shobai, one hundred thirty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, a hundred and thirty eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: sons of Shallum, sons of Ater, sons of Talmon, sons of Akkub, sons of Hatita, sons of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The gatekeepers: sons of Shallum, sons of Ater, sons of Talmon, sons of Akkub, sons of Hatita, sons of Shobai: a hundred thirty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The gate keepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, a hundred thirty and eight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The children of Asaph, a hundred forty-eight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the sons of Asaph, one hundred forty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The singers: descendants of Asaph, one hundred and forty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, of Ater, of Talmon, of Akkub, of Hatita, of Shobai, one hundred thirty-eight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The porters: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Altman, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, the descendants of Shobai, one hundred and thirty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Gatekeepers, the children of Shallum, the children of Atar, the children of Altman, the children of Aquph, the children of Khetuta, the children of Shebbi, a hundred and thirty and eight.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, a hundred thirty and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The porters; the children of Salum, the children of Ater, the children of Telmon, the children of Acub, the children of Atita, the children of Sabi, a hundred and thirty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=1750" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">44</span>The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148. <span class="reftext">45</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7778.htm" title="7778: haš·šō·‘ă·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A gatekeeper. Or shomer: active participle of sha'ar; a janitor.">The gatekeepers:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/7967.htm" title="7967: šal·lūm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. Or Shallum; the same as shilluwm; Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites.">of Shallum,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/333.htm" title="333: ’ā·ṭêr (N-proper-ms) -- A leader in Isr. From 'atar; maimed; Ater, the name of three Israelites.">of Ater,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/2929.htm" title="2929: ṭal·mōn (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. From the same as chargol; oppressive; Talmon, a temple doorkeeper.">of Talmon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/6126.htm" title="6126: ‘aq·qūḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From aqab; insidious; Akkub, the name of five Israelites.">of Akkub,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/2410.htm" title="2410: ḥă·ṭî·ṭā (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. From an unused root apparently meaning to dig out; explorer; Chatita, a temple porter.">of Hatita,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/7630.htm" title="7630: šō·ḇāy (N-proper-ms) -- Head of a family of gatekeepers. For Shobiy; Shobai, an Israelite.">of Shobai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’āh (Number-fs) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">138 in all.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: ū·šə·mō·nāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth."></a> </span><span class="reftext">46</span>The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Ezra 2:42</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17-18</a></span><br />These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Nehemiah 11:19</a></span><br />And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-19</a></span><br />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, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-19.htm">2 Chronicles 23:19</a></span><br />He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a></span><br />4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18</a></span><br />and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">1 Chronicles 15:23-24</a></span><br />Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark. / Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-38.htm">1 Chronicles 16:38</a></span><br />along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">2 Chronicles 31:14</a></span><br />Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a></span><br />The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a></span><br />For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, an hundred thirty and eight.</p><p class="hdg">The porters</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-32</a></b></br> Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites <i>was</i> Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Ezra 2:42</a></b></br> The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, <i>in</i> all an hundred thirty and nine.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/2-45.htm">Akkub</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Ater</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-44.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-44.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-44.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Hatita</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Hati'ta</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-44.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Porters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Shallum</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Shobai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Sho'bai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Talmon</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-38.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">Thirty-Eight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Akkub</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-17.htm">Ater</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-73.htm">Doorkeepers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-73.htm">Door-Keepers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-73.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Hatita</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Hati'ta</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-60.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-73.htm">Porters</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-11.htm">Shallum</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Shobai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Sho'bai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Talmon</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-67.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/john/5-5.htm">Thirty-Eight</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-9.htm">of the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">of the Nethinims</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-57.htm">of Solomon's servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">and of the priests which could not find their pedigree</a></span><br><span class="reftext">66. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">70. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Their offerings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Their duties were both practical and spiritual, ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean could enter sacred spaces. This role is reminiscent of the spiritual vigilance required of believers, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>, which calls for alertness against spiritual threats.<p><b>the descendants of Shallum:</b><br>Shallum is a name associated with several biblical figures, but in this context, it refers to a family line dedicated to temple service. The mention of descendants highlights the hereditary nature of temple duties, emphasizing the continuity of worship and service across generations, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17-19</a>.<p><b>the descendants of Ater:</b><br>Ater, meaning "left-handed" or "bound," is another family line involved in temple service. The inclusion of these families underscores the diversity within the community of gatekeepers, each contributing to the collective responsibility of guarding the sacred spaces.<p><b>the descendants of Talmon:</b><br>Talmon, whose name means "oppressor" or "support," is listed among the gatekeepers in <a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17</a>. This continuity between Chronicles and Nehemiah highlights the enduring nature of these roles and the importance of maintaining order and reverence in worship practices.<p><b>the descendants of Akkub:</b><br>Akkub, meaning "insidious" or "cunning," is another family line of gatekeepers. Their mention in both Nehemiah and <a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17</a> suggests a longstanding tradition of service, reflecting the importance of family legacy in the spiritual life of Israel.<p><b>the descendants of Hatita:</b><br>Hatita, meaning "exploration" or "search," is a lesser-known family among the gatekeepers. Their inclusion signifies the comprehensive nature of the list, ensuring that all who contributed to the temple's function are acknowledged, reflecting the biblical principle that every role in God's service is valuable, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>.<p><b>and the descendants of Shobai:</b><br>Shobai, meaning "glorious," rounds out the list of gatekeeper families. The name itself may reflect the honor associated with their duties, as they played a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity of the temple, a theme echoed in <a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a>, which extols the blessedness of serving in God's house.<p><b>138 in all:</b><br>The specific number of 138 gatekeepers highlights the organized and structured nature of temple service. This enumeration reflects the meticulous record-keeping and accountability present in the post-exilic community, ensuring that each family and individual was recognized for their contribution to the restoration and maintenance of worship practices.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and was appointed governor of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gatekeepers.htm">Gatekeepers</a></b><br>These were individuals responsible for guarding the gates of the temple and the city. Their role was crucial for maintaining the security and sanctity of the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shallum,_ater,_talmon,_akkub,_hatita,_and_shobai.htm">Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai</a></b><br>These are the heads of the families of gatekeepers mentioned in this verse. They represent the continuity of service and dedication to the temple duties.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the temple was located and the focal point of Jewish worship and identity. The rebuilding of its walls was essential for the protection and restoration of the Jewish community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_from_exile.htm">The Return from Exile</a></b><br>This event marks the period when the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, a significant moment of restoration and renewal for the nation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The gatekeepers exemplify faithfulness in their duties. In our lives, we are called to be faithful in whatever role God has placed us, whether seen or unseen.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_roles.htm">The Importance of Community Roles</a></b><br>Every role in the community of faith is vital. Just as the gatekeepers were essential for the security and function of the temple, each member of the church has a unique and important role to play.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_what_is_sacred.htm">Guarding What is Sacred</a></b><br>The gatekeepers were tasked with protecting the temple. Similarly, we are called to guard our hearts and the purity of our worship, ensuring that our lives reflect God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_and_legacy.htm">Continuity and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of specific families highlights the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities through generations. We should strive to leave a legacy of faithfulness for those who come after us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/gatekeepers'_role_in_the_bible.htm">What was the role of gatekeepers in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_ezra_2_36-42_genealogies_inconsistent.htm">Why do some priestly and Levitical genealogies in Ezra 2:36-42 appear inconsistent with other biblical records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/singers__200_(ezra)_or_245_(nehemiah).htm">How many singers accompanied the assembly? Two hundred (Ezra 2:65) Two hundred and forty-five (Nehemiah 7:67)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_god_allow_curses,_not_forgiveness.htm">Nehemiah 4:4-5: Why would a just and merciful God sanction curses against enemies, conflicting with later teachings of forgiveness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The gatekeepers:</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּֽׁעֲרִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·‘ă·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7778.htm">Strong's 7778: </a> </span><span class="str2">A gatekeeper</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Shallum,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁלּ֤וּם</span> <span class="translit">(šal·lūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7967.htm">Strong's 7967: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shallum -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ater,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָטֵר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ṭêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_333.htm">Strong's 333: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ater -- a leader in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Talmon,</span><br /><span class="heb">טַלְמֹ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(ṭal·mōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2929.htm">Strong's 2929: </a> </span><span class="str2">Talmon -- an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Akkub,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַקּ֔וּב</span> <span class="translit">(‘aq·qūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6126.htm">Strong's 6126: </a> </span><span class="str2">Akkub -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hatita,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲטִיטָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṭî·ṭā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2410.htm">Strong's 2410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hatita -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Shobai,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁבָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(šō·ḇāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7630.htm">Strong's 7630: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shobai</span><br /><br /><span class="word">138 [in all].</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Nehemiah 7:45 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-45.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:45 The porters: the children of Shallum (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-44.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:44"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:44" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:46"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:46" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>