Nehemiah 11:19

19 These were the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives who guarded the gates totaled 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 Mattaniah was the son of Mica, who was the son of Zabdi, who was the son of Asaph, the leader who led the prayer of thanksgiving. The Levite leader Bakbukiah was the second-in-command among his relatives; and so was Abda who was the son of Shammua, who was the son of Galal, who was the son of Jeduthum.

18 All the Levites in the holy city totaled 284.

19 These were the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives who guarded the gates totaled 172.

20 The rest of the Israelites, priests, and Levites lived in all the cities of Judah. Everyone lived on his own inherited property.

21 But the temple servants lived on Mount Ophel with Ziha and Gishpa in charge of them.