Talmon טַלְמוֹן
Levite gatekeeper who returned from Babylonian exile
Who is Talmon in the Bible?
Talmon was a Levite gatekeeper who returned from Babylonian exile and served at the Jerusalem temple. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:17, Ezra 2:42, Nehemiah 7:45, 11:19, and 12:25 as one of the chief gatekeepers, listed alongside Akkub, Shallum, and Ahiman. Talmon and his descendants were responsible for guarding the gates and storerooms of the temple, with duties organized by families and rotated among the gatekeepers. His faithful service and that of his family line represents the restoration of proper temple worship and order following the people's return from captivity.
Biography
Talmon is mentioned in 1Ch.9.17, Ezr.2.42, Neh.7.45, 11:19, and Neh.12.25 as a Levite gatekeeper who returned from Babylonian captivity. He and his descendants were responsible for guarding the gates and storerooms of the temple. The gatekeepers were organized by families and rotated their duties. Talmon is listed along with Akkub, Shallum, and Ahiman as the chief gatekeepers. His descendants continued to serve faithfully in this role in the days of Ezra and Nehemiah.
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 2 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:17
"These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief;"
Ezra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:42
"The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all."
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Nehemiah 3 verses
- Nehemiah 7:45
"The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 138 in all."
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"And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:25
"Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
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| Named | Hebrew | טַלְמוֹן |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)