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and of the Nethinim, whom David and the princes had given for the service of the Levites, two hundred and twenty Nethinim: all of them were mentioned by name.
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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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19th Century
Anglican
The journey through Ahava to Jerusalem.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had appointed for the service of the Levites
Presbyterian
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 …
