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the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
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The Humble Temple Servants
Commentators explain that the families listed here, like others in this section, were 'Nethinims' or 'temple servants.' These were the lowest order of ministers, responsible for the most laborious tasks at the sanctuary. Their lineage is traced back to groups like the Gibeonites, who were 'given' to serve the Lord. Their inclusion in the record highlights that God values and remembers the service of all His people, regardless of their status.
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Ezra
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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
(See Gill on Ezra 2:3).
Presbyterian
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…