Old Testament · Major figure
Ben
A Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
Ben is identified in 1 Chronicles 15:18 as one of the Levites appointed by David to serve as a gatekeeper for the Ark of the Covenant. His inclusion in the list of musicians and ministers highlights the organized Levitical service established for the Ark's relocation. He is mentioned only in this specific historical account of the Ark's journey to the City of David.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
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- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 15:18
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 15:18
Where Ben appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Bilhah11 versesRachel's handmaid who became a concubine to Jacob and the mother of his sons Dan and Naphtali.
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