1 Chronicles 9:21
1 Chronicles 9:21 in Multiple Translations
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tent of meeting.
Zechariah, the son of Meshelemiah, was keeper of the door of the Tent of meeting.
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the tent of meeting.
Zechariah the sonne of Meshelemiah was the porter of the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation.
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah [is] gatekeeper at the opening of the tent of meeting.
Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was gatekeeper of the door of the Tent of Meeting.
And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
And Zacharias the son of Mosollamia, was porter of the gate of the tabernacle of the testimony:
Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance of the Sacred Tent.
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1 Chronicles 9:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זְכַרְיָה֙
בֶּ֣ן
מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֔ה
שֹׁעֵ֥ר
פֶּ֖תַח
לְ/אֹ֥הֶל
מוֹעֵֽד
זְכַרְיָה֙
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
Zechariah
N-proper
בֶּ֣ן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֔ה
Mᵉshelemyâh
H4920
Meshelemiah
N-proper
שֹׁעֵ֥ר
shôwʻêr
H7778
gatekeeper
N-ms
פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
N-ms
לְ/אֹ֥הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:21
זְכַרְיָה֙
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
"Zechariah"
N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.
בֶּ֣ן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֔ה
Mᵉshelemyâh
H4920
"Meshelemiah"
N-proper
Meshelemiah, a Levite, was a gatekeeper who lived during the Exile and Return, and was the father of several sons, including Zechariah and Jediael, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:21.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.21; father of: Zechariah (H2148A), Jediael (H3043J), Zebadiah (H2069J), Jathniel (H3496), Elam (H5867H), Jehohanan (H3076I) and Eliehoenai (H0454A); also called Shelemiah at 1Ch.26.14; Also named: she.lem.yah (שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ "Shelemiah" H8018O) § Meshelemiah = "whom Jehovah repays" a Korhite Levite porter or gatekeeper of the house of God in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Meshelemiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:21; 1 Chronicles 26:2; 1 Chronicles 26:9.
שֹׁעֵ֥ר
shôwʻêr
H7778
"gatekeeper"
N-ms
A gatekeeper or porter was a person responsible for guarding and maintaining a gate or door. This word is used to describe someone who controls access to a building or area. In the Bible, it is translated as doorkeeper or porter.
Definition: gatekeeper, porter
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: doorkeeper, porter. See also: 2 Samuel 18:26; 2 Chronicles 23:4; Nehemiah 13:5.
פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
לְ/אֹ֥הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:21
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- 1 Chronicles 9:21 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:21
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:21
Context — The People of Jerusalem
19Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.
20In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him.
21Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
22The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. 23So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 26:2 | Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, |
1 Chronicles 9:21 Summary
This verse tells us about Zechariah, a man who was responsible for guarding the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, a sacred place where the Israelites worshiped God. His role was important because he helped to keep the Tent pure and holy, just like we are called to keep our own hearts and minds pure and holy, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16. Zechariah's faithfulness in his role is an example to us, encouraging us to be faithful in our own responsibilities, no matter how big or small they may seem, as seen in Matthew 25:23. By being faithful in our own roles, we can trust that God is working through us to accomplish His purposes, just as He worked through Zechariah and the other gatekeepers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the gatekeeper's role in the Tent of Meeting?
The gatekeeper's role was crucial as they were responsible for guarding the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, ensuring that only authorized people entered the sacred space, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:19 and Numbers 3:10.
Who was Zechariah son of Meshelemiah and what was his role?
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was a gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, as stated in 1 Chronicles 9:21, and his role was to guard the entrance and maintain the purity of the Tent.
How did the gatekeepers' roles relate to the larger community of Israel?
The gatekeepers' roles were essential to the community of Israel, as they helped to maintain the separation between the sacred and the profane, and ensured that the Tent of Meeting remained a place of worship and reverence, as seen in Leviticus 10:10 and Ezekiel 44:23.
What can we learn from the example of Zechariah son of Meshelemiah about faithfulness and duty?
We can learn from Zechariah's example the importance of faithfulness and duty in our own roles and responsibilities, just as he was faithful in his role as a gatekeeper, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:21, and as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24 and 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be a 'gatekeeper' in my own life, guarding my heart and mind against things that might defile or distract me from my relationship with God?
- How can I, like Zechariah, be faithful in my own role or position, whether it seems big or small, and trust that God is working through me to accomplish His purposes?
- In what ways can I prioritize the purity and reverence of my own 'tent of meeting', whether that be my home, my church, or my personal devotion time?
- What are some things that I can do to 'guard the entrance' to my own heart and mind, and ensure that I am not letting in things that might lead me away from God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:21
And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah,.... Some think this refers to one that was in the times of David; but it seems rather to respect one that was after the Babylonish captivity, see 1 Chronicles
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:21
And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:21
To wit, in the, time of David, as the following verse showeth. See ,2 27:2. Porter, i.e. chief porter. Of the door of the tabernacle, i.e. of the door which led out of the priests’ court into the tabernacle, in which the ark was placed, .
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:21
(21) And.—Omit. The verse returns abruptly from the Mosaic to the Davidic age. Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah had charge of the north gate under David (1 Chronicles 26:12). Was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.—Was a doorkeeper of the tent of meeting. The verse seems to refer the functions of Zechariah to Mosaic antiquity; but comp. Note on 1 Chronicles 9:19. The relation of this company to those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:17 is indeterminate.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:21
21. Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah] Cp. 1 Chronicles 26:2; 1 Chronicles 26:14, according to which Zechariah’s watch was on the North. the tabernacle of the congregation] R.V. the tent of meeting. Cp. 1 Chronicles 6:32, note. The Temple is not mentioned because the reference is to the time of David; cp. 1 Chronicles 9:22.