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Ezra 2:43

King James Version (KJV)

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Ezra 2:43

Verse 43 of 70

Scripture focus

The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

Ezra 2:43 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezra 2:43

Theological / Devotional

The Nethinims. The word thus translated is from the root nathan, “to give,” and means “given ones,” probably in the sense of being devoted, or dedicated to the sanctuary. Since the time of Joshua (Joshua 9:27), foreigners had been used for the most menial type of work in the Temple service. To this group of Temple servants prisoners of war may have been added from time to time (see Ezra 8:20). The returning Nethinims belonged to 35 families.

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