Lexical Definition
עׇתְנִי ʻOthnîy (oth-nee') Othni N:N-M-P
from an unused root meaning to force; forcible
Othni.
- § Othni = "lion of Jehovah"
- Othni, an Israelite
1) a Levite, son of Shemaiah, the first-born of Obed-edom
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עָ֠תְנִי | Othni | 1Chr.26.7 |
| Οθνί | Othni | LXX.1Chr.26.7 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.7
- son of: Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה)
- brother of: Rephael (רְפָאֵל), Obed (עוֹבֵד), Elzabad (אֶלְזָבָד), Elihu (אֱלִיהוּ) and Semachiah (סְמַכְיָהוּ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עָתְנִי proper name, masculine Levite 1Chr 26:7, Γοονει, (Γ)οθνι.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 26:7 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shemaiah • Son of Shemaiah, gatekeeper of the ark
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Othni was a son of Shemaiah and served as a gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.7;
- only referred to as Othni עׇתְנִי;
- son of Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה;
- a brother of Rephael רְפָאֵל, Obed עוֹבֵד, Elzabad אֶלְזָבָד, Elihu אֱלִיהוּ and Semachiah סְמַכְיָהוּ.
Othni was one of the sons of Shemaiah, a Levite from the family of Obed-Edom (1 Chronicles 26:7). He is mentioned in the context of the organization of the gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple and the storerooms containing the sacred items. Othni and his brothers were described as capable men with the strength to do their work (1 Chronicles 26:7). They were assigned to serve as gatekeepers for the ark of the covenant, ensuring its security and proper handling. The mention of Othni in this passage highlights the importance of the Levites' roles in maintaining the sacred spaces and objects in the temple.
All entries for Othni: עׇתְנִי