Talmon Summary
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Talmon was a Levite gatekeeper who returned from Babylon and served at the temple.
one of the gatekeepers (1CH 9:17, EZR 2:42, NEH 7:45, NEH 12:25)
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· Also called · H2929 none · 1CH 9:17 [perhaps] brightness
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טַלְמוֹן
taləmon · H2929 · 1CH 9:17 [perhaps] brightness
- el Ταλμαν Talman · none · 1CH 9:17
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Talmon Article
STEPBible TIPNR
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.
Talmon 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Levite porter (1 Chr. 9:17; Neh. 11:19).
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