Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Partridge. ) A Levite and temple-warder of the Korahites, the son of Asaph. He was father of Shallum and Meshelemiah, temple-porters (1 Chr. 9:19; 26:1). ) A Levitical porter at the east gate of the temple (2 Chr. 31:14). ) In 1 Chr. 26:19 the word should be “Korahites,” as in the Revised Version.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(partridge).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
KO'RE (partridge). A Korahite, father of Shallum and Meshelemiah, temple-porters. 1 Chr 9:19; 1 Chr 26:1. A Levite porter, son of Imnah, who had charge of the offerings and of the east gate. 2 Chr 31:14. " 1 Chr 26:19.