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The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Nethinims - The hieroduli or sacred slaves, “given” to the Levites to assist them in their work (see 1 Chronicles 9:2 note).…
19th Century
Anglican
The Nethinims. —By the etymology those given: known by this name only in the later books. (See [Reference 1 Chronicles 9:…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Supposed by Aben Ezra and Jarchi to be the Gibeonites, who were "given" by Joshua, as the word …
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