Akkub
עַקּוּב/AK-ub/
“Insidious or cunning”
Summary
The name of several men in the Old Testament, including a descendant of David and families of Levitical gatekeepers who served at the temple.
☩Biblical Figures Named Akkub
Several individuals bore this name: (1) A son of Elioenai and descendant of David in the post-exilic period. (2) A family of Levitical porters or gatekeepers who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. (3) A family of Nethinim (temple servants) who also returned from exile. (4) A Levite who helped Ezra explain the Law to the people.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 3:24Ezra 2:42Ezra 2:45Nehemiah 8:7
Related Verses8 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Akkub," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Akkub," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).