Talmon טַלְמוֹן
Levite gatekeeper who returned from Babylonian exile
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
"The gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their brothers (Shallum was the chief),"
Ezra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:42
"The children of the gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all one hundred thirty-nine."
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Nehemiah 3 verses
- Nehemiah 7:45
"The gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight."
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"Moreover the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:25
"Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were gatekeepers keeping the watch at the storehouses of the gates."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | טַלְמוֹן | H2929 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)