Nehemiah 11:19

19 Here are the leaders from among the men who guarded the gates. There were Akkub, Talmon and those who helped them. They stood guard at the gates. The total number of men was 172.

Nehemiah 11:19 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 11:19

Moreover, the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that
kept the gates, were one hundred and seventy two.
] Of whom see ( 1 Chronicles 9:17 1 Chronicles 9:18 ) .

Nehemiah 11:19 In-Context

17 There was also Mattaniah. He led in prayer and in giving thanks. He was the son of Mica. Mica was the son of Zabdi. Zabdi was the son of Asaph. There was also Bakbukiah. He was second among those who helped Mattaniah. And there was Abda. He was the son of Shammua. Shammua was the son of Galal. Galal was the son of Jeduthun.
18 The total number of Levites in the holy city was 284.
19 Here are the leaders from among the men who guarded the gates. There were Akkub, Talmon and those who helped them. They stood guard at the gates. The total number of men was 172.
20 The rest of the Israelites were in all of the towns of Judah. The priests and Levites were with them. All of them lived on their own family property.
21 The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel. Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of them.
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