Shuppim שֻׁפִּים
Levite gatekeeper during David's reign.
Who is Shuppim in the Bible?
Shuppim was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper during the reign of King David, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:16. He was stationed at the West Gate of the tabernacle, where he and his fellow Levites were responsible for guarding the entrances, maintaining order, and ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces. The gatekeepers held an essential role in the worship system that David organized for the tabernacle. Shuppim's assignment reflects the careful structuring of Levitical duties that David implemented to ensure the proper functioning and security of Israel's central place of worship.
Biography
Shuppim is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.26.16 as one of the Levites assigned to be a gatekeeper during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple, maintaining order, and ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred areas. Shuppim was stationed at the West Gate, along with some of his fellow Levites. This assignment was part of the organization of the Levitical duties implemented by David, which aimed to ensure the proper functioning and security of the tabernacle and its services.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 26:16
"The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֻׁפִּים |