Overview
The Bible addresses talmon across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Nehemiah, 1 Chronicles and Ezra. Closely related themes include Akkub, Shallum, Porters and Levites.
Key Bible verses about talmon
Old Testament
Nehemiah
The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, an hundred thirty and eight.
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two. the gates: Heb. at the gates
Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates. thresholds: or, treasuries, or, assemblies
In the Bible dictionary
Studying talmon for yourself
- Begin with 1 Chronicles 9:17, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Nehemiah, 1 Chronicles and Ezra each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Akkub, Shallum, Porters and Levites.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about talmon?
The Bible addresses talmon across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Nehemiah, 1 Chronicles and Ezra. Closely related themes include Akkub, Shallum, Porters and Levites.
How many Bible verses are about talmon?
The Bible references talmon in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention talmon?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Chronicles 9:17: “And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief;”
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