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 9:171 Chronicles 9:18 ) .
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Nehemiah 11:19 In-Context
17 Mattaniah son of Mika, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.