Akkub עַקּוּב
Family head of Temple servants who returned from exile
Who is Akkub in the Bible?
Akkub was a family head of the Temple servants, also known as the Nethinim, who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile under Zerubbabel's leadership (Ezra 2:45). The Temple servants assisted the Levites in maintaining and operating the Temple by performing tasks such as preparing sacrifices, cleaning the sanctuary, and supporting daily rituals and ceremonies. His listing as a family head indicates that Akkub held a prominent position among this group of temple workers. The inclusion of Akkub in Ezra's record of the returnees demonstrates the importance of family units and community leadership in rebuilding the post-exilic Jewish community and restoring temple worship in Jerusalem.
Biography
Akkub is mentioned in the list of the Temple servants, also known as the Nethinim, who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile under the leadership of Zerubbabel. (Ezr.2.45)
The Temple servants were a group of individuals who assisted the Levites in the maintenance and operation of the Temple. They performed various tasks, such as preparing the sacrifices, cleaning the Temple, and providing support for the daily rituals and ceremonies.
Akkub is listed as one of the family heads of the Temple servants, indicating that he was a prominent figure among this group. The list in Ezra 2 records the number of people from each family who returned to Jerusalem, demonstrating the significance of family units in the post-exilic Jewish community.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 2:45
"the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַקּוּב |