Othni
עָתְנִי/OTH-ny/
“My lion (or powerful)”
Summary
Othni was a Levite gatekeeper, the eldest son of Shemaiah, described as a mighty man of valor.
☩Identity
Othni was the first named of six sons of Shemaiah, who was a Korahite Levite. He served as a porter (gatekeeper) in the tabernacle service during the reign of David. He is described as a mighty man of valor, indicating that the gatekeepers were chosen not only for their Levitical lineage but also for their strength and courage in guarding the house of God.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 26:7
Related Verses1 mention
1 Chronicles· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Othni," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Othni," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).