Lexical Definition
עַקּוּב ʻAqqûwb (ak-koob') Akkub N:N-M-P
from עָקַב; insidious
Akkub.
- § Akkub = "insidious"
- Akkub, the name of five Israelites
1) son of Elioenai and descendant of David through Zerubbabel
2) a head of a family returning from exile
3) head of a family of temple slaves returning from exile
4) a Levite gatekeeper
5) a Levite who helped Ezra expound the law to the people
6) a Levite gatekeeper after the return from exile
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְ֠עַקּוּב | and Akkub | 1Chr.3.24 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.24
- son of: Elioenai (אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי)
- brother of: Hodaviah (הוֹדַוְיָה), Eliashib (אֶלְיָשִׁיב), Pelaiah (פְּלָיָה), Johanan (יוֹחָנָן), Delaiah (דְּלָיָה) and Anani (עֲנָנִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַקּוּב proper name, masculine ᵐ5B usually (Ι)ακουν[μ] A ᵐ5L Ακ(κ)ουβ: —
1. descendant of David 1Chr 3:24.
2. heads of post-exilic families:
a. Ezra 2:42 = Neh 7:45.
b. Ezra 2:45 (si vera lectio).
3. Levites:
a. 1Chr 9:17.
b. Neh 8:7.
c. Neh 11:19; Neh 12:25.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 3:24 · 9:17 |
| Ezra | 2:42 · 2:45 |
| Nehemiah | 7:45 · 8:7 · 11:19 · 12:25 |
Profile
Male • Son of Elioenai • Descendant of King Jehoiachin of Judah
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Akkub was a descendant of King Jehoiachin of Judah, listed in the genealogy of the royal line. (1Ch.3.24)
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.24;
- only referred to as Akkub עַקּוּב;
- son of Elioenai אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי;
- a brother of Hodaviah הוֹדַוְיָה, Eliashib אֶלְיָשִׁיב, Pelaiah פְּלָיָה, Johanan יוֹחָנָן, Delaiah דְּלָיָה and Anani עֲנָנִי.
Akkub is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the royal line of Judah, specifically as a descendant of King Jehoiachin, who was also known as Jeconiah. (1Ch.3.24)
Jehoiachin, the son of King Jehoiakim, reigned in Judah for a short period before being deposed and exiled to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar. (2Ki.24.8-15) He spent many years in captivity, but later, Evil-merodach, the king of Babylon, released him from prison and showed him favor. (2Ki.25.27-30).
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3 traces the descendants of Jehoiachin, demonstrating the continuity of the royal lineage even during the Babylonian exile. Akkub is listed among the sons of Elioenai, who was a descendant of Jehoiachin through his son Shealtiel. (1Ch.3.22-24)
Apart from being mentioned in the genealogy, no further details are provided about Akkub's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him.
The inclusion of Akkub in the genealogy serves to document the ongoing lineage of the Davidic dynasty and to highlight the preservation of the royal family's records, even during the challenging period of the Babylonian exile.
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