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The Dedicated Temple Servants
Commentators identify the Nethinim as "temple servants" who assisted the Levites. This verse notes their specific living quarters in an area called Ophel, a hill or spur south of the temple, highlighting that even non-priestly workers had a designated and important place within the holy city's community.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 3:17–30
18th Century
Theologian
The constant mention of “priests,” “Levites,” and “Nethinims” sufficiently indicates that the writer is here concerned with the priestly quarter, t…
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 3:26
19th Century
Bishop
The Nethinims dwelt in Ophel.
It has been proposed to insert “who” before dwelt (following the Syriac); but this is not necessary. …
John Gill
On Nehemiah 3:26
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel
An high tower upon the wait, in this part of it, see ([Reference 2 Chronicles…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 3:1–32
17th Century
Minister
The work was divided so that everyone might know what they had to do and attend to it, with a desire to excel, yet without contention or separate i…