Person Old Testament
Ahiman
Ahiman was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper during the reign of David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 9:17.
Why it matters. Levite gatekeeper during David's reign
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ahiman
Ahiman is mentioned briefly in a list of Levites who served as gatekeepers during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple. They ensured that only authorized individuals entered the sacred premises and maintained order.
Ahiman is listed along with other gatekeepers, including Shallum, Akkub, and Talmon. These Levites and their descendants were entrusted with the important task of keeping watch over the gates of the house of the Lord. (1Ch.9.17-19)
No further details about Ahiman's specific duties or life are provided in the Bible. His mention in this context highlights the significance of the gatekeeper role in maintaining the sanctity and security of the tabernacle and temple.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)