Atomic Bible

Levite gatekeeper during the post-exilic period

Akkub

Named in 5 verses across 3 books, first in 1 Chronicles 9:17.

עַקּוּבAkkub

The name means “foot-print; supplanting; crookedness; lewdness.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

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Tribe of Levi

About Akkub Written by AI

Akkub was a Levite who belonged to the family of gatekeepers during the post-exilic period, after the return of the Jews from Babylonian captivity. He is mentioned in several lists of Levites and Temple servants in the books of 1 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. In the genealogy of the Levites who settled in Jerusalem, Akkub is listed among the gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the entrances to the Temple. (1 Chronicles 9:17) The gatekeepers played a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity and security of the Temple premises. Akkub is also mentioned among the Levites who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, after the Babylonian exile. (Ezra 2:42; Nehemiah 7:45) This indicates that he or his descendants were part of the group that helped rebuild the Temple and restore the worship practices in Jerusalem. Later, during the time of Nehemiah, Akkub is listed among the gatekeepers who were entrusted with the task of guarding the storehouses of the Temple gates. (Nehemiah 11:19) These storehouses likely contained the tithes, offerings, and other resources necessary for the maintenance of the Temple and the support of the Levites. In the context of the dedication of the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem, Akkub is mentioned among the Levites who were involved in the purification rituals and the celebration that followed. (Nehemiah 12:25) Akkub's repeated mention in the lists of Levites and Temple servants highlights the importance of the gatekeeper's role in the post-exilic Jewish community. They were responsible for maintaining order, protecting the Temple, and ensuring that the sacred space remained pure and secure.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Akkub, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

(another form of Jacob). (1.) The head of one of the families of Nethinim (Ezra 2:45).

(2.) A Levite who kept the gate of the temple after the return from Babylon (1 Chr. 9:17; Ezra 2:42; Neh. 7:45).

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(3.) A descendant of David (1 Chr. 3:24).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 1 Chronicles 9:17

    These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief;

  2. Ezra 2:42

    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.

  3. Nehemiah 7:45

    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.

  4. Nehemiah 11:19

    And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.

  5. Nehemiah 12:25

    Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.