דברי הימים א, פרק ט׳, פסוק י״ז

A record of the gatekeepers highlights the organized structure of those entrusted with guarding the sacred spaces. Within this detailed registry of officials, a clear hierarchy emerges. The account concludes by defining the exact status of the very first person mentioned in the group. Shallum is identified as the chief official, holding the primary position of authority over all the other gatekeepers [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

When comparing this record to similar historical registries found in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, certain differences stand out. For instance, individuals like Shallum and Ahiman are included here, whereas they are not recorded in the exact same manner in Ezra [רלב״ג]. Additionally, the parallel accounts contain numerous added details that are absent from this specific registry. However, these variations do not point to a contradiction between the books. Rather, each historical list serves a distinct purpose and remains entirely accurate within its own specific context [מלבי״ם].