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the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
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Valued Temple Servants
Commentators note that the families listed, such as those of Shephatiah and Hattil, were part of a group known as 'Solomon's servants.' These individuals performed essential, though perhaps laborious, duties for the temple. Their careful inclusion in this record shows that every role, no matter how humble, was significant in the restoration of God's people and worship.
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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…