Othni

Othni was a son of Shemaiah and served as a gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant.

The name Othni means “my time; my hour”

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 26:7; only referred to as Othni (עׇתְנִי); son of Shemaiah; a brother of Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu and Semachiah.

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Family members

Father: Shemaiah
Siblings: Elihu Elzabad Obed Rephael Semachiah

Alternative names

עׇתְנִיOthni

Mentions

1 Chronicles 26:7
Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.