Son of Shemaiah, gatekeeper of the ark
Othni
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 26:7.
עׇתְנִיOthni
The name means “my time; my hour.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Shemaiah
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Othni Written by AI
Othni was one of the sons of Shemaiah, a Levite from the family of Obed-Edom (1 Chronicles 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 (1 Chronicles 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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
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.”
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 26:7
Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.