Ben Summary
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Ben, a Levite, was appointed as one of the gatekeepers for the ark during its transfer to Jerusalem.
second rank Levite, gatekeeper (1CH 15:18)
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· Also called · H1122 · 1CH 15:18 a son
- he בֵּן ben · H1122 · 1CH 15:18
- he בֵּן · H1122
- el [none] · 1CH 15:18
- bg Бен
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Ben Article
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Ben is briefly mentioned in 1Ch 15:18 as one of the Levites appointed by David to serve as a gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant during its transfer from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem. The context of the passage is the detailed account of the Levites' duties and responsibilities in the transportation and care of the ark. Ben is listed among the second-order Levites, along with Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, and Maaseiah, who were to play harps and lyres.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Ben_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Ben@1Ch.15.18) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, ben_438)