Levite gatekeeper during the reign of David
Jehohanan
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 26:3.
יְהוֹחָנָןJehohanan
The name means “grace, or mercy, or gift, of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Meshelemiah
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Jehohanan Written by AI
Jehohanan is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:3 as one of the gatekeepers from the Levites during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple. They ensured that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces and maintained order and security. Jehohanan is listed among the descendants of Korah who were assigned to this important role. The text does not provide any further details about Jehohanan's specific duties or the duration of his service. However, his inclusion in the list of gatekeepers highlights the significance of this function in the organization of the Levites and the importance of maintaining the sanctity of the tabernacle during David's reign.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jehohanan, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Jehovah-granted, Jeroboam II. (1.) A Korhite, the head of one of the divisions of the temple porters (1 Chr. 26:3).
(2.) One of Jehoshaphat’s “captains” (2 Chr. 17:15).
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(3.) The father of Azariah (2 Chr. 28:12).
(4.) The son of Tobiah, an enemy of the Jews (Neh. 6:18).
(5.) Neh. 12:42.
(6.) Neh. 12:13.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 26:3
Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.