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The Role of the Nethinim
Commentators explain that the Nethinim were temple servants assigned to assist the Levites in their duties. This specific verse is unique in the Old Testament for recording that it was King David and his officials who formally appointed them to this role, supplementing the Levites' ministry.
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Ezra
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Charles Ellicott
On Ezra 8:15–31
19th Century
Bishop
The journey through Ahava to Jerusalem.
John Gill
On Ezra 8:20
17th Century
Pastor
Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had
appointed for the service of the Levites
Matthew Henry
On Ezra 8:1–20
17th Century
Minister
Ezra assembles the outcasts of Israel, and the dispersed of Judah. God raised up the spirits of a small remnant to accompany him. What a pity that …