Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(captive). A temple porter (1 Chron. 9:17), and father of a family of returned captives (Ezra 2:42; Neh. 7:45; 11:19; 12:25).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Ancestor of a Levitical family of doorkeepers who returned from exile (1 Chron. 9:17; Ezra 2:42; Neh. 7:45; Neh. 11:19; Neh. 12:25).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from the same as 2728; oppressive; Talmon, a temple doorkeeper
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
oppression: outcast Ta’mah, thou wilt be fat (marrowy)
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Violent oppression; captive:―a temple porter [TELEM], 1 Chron. 9:17. {Oppressio violenta}