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The "Given Ones"
Commentators unanimously explain that the "Nethinim" were temple servants. Their name literally means "the given ones" because they were "given" to the Levites to perform the more laborious duties of the sanctuary. They were considered the lowest order of temple ministry, assisting with the physical work required for worship.
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Albert Barnes
On Ezra 2:43
18th Century
Theologian
The Nethinims - The hieroduli or sacred slaves, “given” to the Levites to assist them in their work (see 1 Chronicles 9:2 note).…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezra 2:43–58
19th Century
Bishop
The Nethinims. —By the etymology those given: known by this name only in the later books. (See [Reference 1 Chronicles 9:…
John Gill
On Ezra 2:43
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 43-58. The Nethinims
Supposed by Aben Ezra and Jarchi to be the Gibeonites, who were "given" by Joshua, as the word …
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Matthew Henry
On Ezra 2:36–63
17th Century
Minister
Those who undervalue their relation to the Lord in times of reproach, persecution, or distress, will have no benefit from it when it becomes honour…