1 Chronicles 26:15

“To Obededom southward, etc.] Where were two gates in later times, called the gates of Huldah f113: and to his sons, the house of Asuppim; the word has the signification of gathering, hence some take it to be a council house, where the sanhedrim or elders gathered together, and sat; and others, rather a treasure house, where things of value were collected and laid up, since Obededom had the charge of gold and silver, and the vessels of the house, (<142524>2 Chronicles 25:24), but Dr. Lightfoot f114 is of opinion, that “Asuppim were two gates in the western wall, which stood most south, or nearest to Jerusalem; “and the house of Asuppim” was a large piece of building that ran between them,…”

“the house of Asuppim--or, "collections," probably a storehouse, where were kept the grain, wine, and other offerings for the sustenance of the priests.”

“The house of Asuppim - literally, “the house of collections” (see the margin and compare Nehemiah 12:25 margin). A treasure-house of some kind or other is probably intended. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Asuppim - Or, of gatherings, probably so named from the assembly of the elders, who met there to consult about the affairs of the temple. 1 Chronicles 26:16”

“Asuppim: Heb. gatherings, \[Strong's H624\], Ch1 26:17; Ch2 25:24; Neh 12:25; Ecc 12:11; Or collections; probably the place where either the supplies of the porters, or the offerings made for the priests and Levites, were laid up. Obed-edom is said to have had the charge of the treasures, etc., in Ch2 25:24. 1 Chronicles 26:16”