Meshelemiah

Priest

A gatekeeper of the Temple during the time of the Israelite exile and return.

About Meshelemiah

Korahite Levite, Kore’s son from the house of Asaph, and a gatekeeper of the sanctuary with his sons in the time of David (1 Chr 9:21; 26:1–2, 9); alternately called Shelemiah in 1 Chronicles 26:14.

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Family Relationships

Children 7
Zechariah, Jediael (1 Chronicles 26:2), Zebadiah (1 Chronicles 26:2), Jathniel, Elam (1 Chronicles 26:3), Jehohanan, Eliehoenai

Key References

1 Chronicles 9:21

Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

1 Chronicles 26:1

These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.

1 Chronicles 26:9

Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.

All Scripture References (5)

1 Chronicles (5)
1 Chronicles 9:21

Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

1 Chronicles 26:1

These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.

1 Chronicles 26:2

Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

1 Chronicles 26:9

Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.

1 Chronicles 26:14

The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.