asuppim Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
asuppim in Easton's Bible Dictionary
(1 Chr. 26:15, 17, Authorized Version; but in Revised Version, "storehouse"), properly the house of stores for the priests. In Neh. 12:25 the Authorized Version has "thresholds," marg. "treasuries" or "assemblies;" Revised Version, "storehouses."
asuppim in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
HOUSE OF ASUP'PIM (house of gatherings). 1 Chr 26:15, 2 Sam 21:17. It refers either to the chambers of the temple, perhaps where the elders sat, or to some one of the apartments of the temple where the stores were kept. The word is rendered "thresholds" in Neh 12:25.
asuppim in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
("gathering".) Margin 1 Chronicles 26:15; 1 Chronicles 26:17. Not a proper name. From asaph, to "gather." The house of stores, where were kept the grain, wine, and other offerings for the sustenance of the priests. Near the S. door of the temple in the outer court; it had. two entrances, for 1 Chronicles 26:19 states that two guard stations were assigned to it. In Nehemiah 12:25 the same Hebrew is translated "thresholds," margin "treasuries," "assemblies."