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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The Nethinim: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants included Ziha’s descendants, Hasupha’s descendants, Tabbaoth’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants included: Ziha&#8217s descendants, Hasupha&#8217s descendants, Tabbaoth&#8217s descendants, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These temple servants returned from exile: the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Temple Servants: Descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, and Tabbaoth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Nethinim: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The Nethinim: sons of Ziha, sons of Hasupha, sons of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The Nethinim: sons of Ziha, sons of Hasupha, sons of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The Nethinims: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Nathinites: the children of Siha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants: descendants of Ziha, descendants of Hasupha, descendants of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The Nethinites: the descendants of Seniah, the descendants of Hoshba, the descendants of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Nethanites: the children of Tsiniya, the children of Khushba, the children of Tabuth<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Nathinim: the children of Suthia, the children of Asupha, the children of Tabaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/2-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=359" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">42</span>The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5411.htm" title="5411: han·nə·ṯî·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Temple servants. Or Nathuwn, from nathan; one given, i.e. the Nethinim, or Temple-servants.">The temple servants:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/6727.htm" title="6727: ṣî·ḥā (N-proper-ms) -- Or Tsicha(tsee-khaw'; as if feminine of tsicheh; drought; Tsicha, the name of two Nethinim.">of Ziha,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/2817.htm" title="2817: ḥă·śū·p̄ā (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. Or Chasuphao; from chasaph; nakedness; Chasupha, one of the Nethinim.">of Hasupha,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/2884.htm" title="2884: ṭab·bā·‘ō·wṯ (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. Plural of tabba'ath; rings; Tabbaoth, one of the Nethinim.">of Tabbaoth,</a> </span><span class="reftext">44</span>the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46</a></span><br />The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2</a></span><br />Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nehemiah 11:3</a></span><br />These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">1 Chronicles 23:28-32</a></span><br />but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Nehemiah 3:26</a></span><br />and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-28.htm">Nehemiah 10:28-29</a></span><br />“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a></span><br />And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">1 Chronicles 6:49</a></span><br />But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4-5</a></span><br />“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7</a></span><br />The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Nehemiah 9:38</a></span><br />In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Nehemiah 13:5</a></span><br />and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a></span><br />These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21</a></span><br />The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,</p><p class="hdg">Nethinims</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-58.htm">Ezra 2:58</a></b></br> All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, <i>were</i> three hundred ninety and two.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2</a></b></br> Now the first inhabitants that <i>dwelt</i> in their possessions in their cities <i>were</i>, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46-56</a></b></br> The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46</a></b></br> The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,</p><p class="hdg">Hashupha </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Hasupha</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Hasu'pha</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">Nethinim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">Nethinims</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-20.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Tabbaoth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Tabba'oth</a> <a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Ziha</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/2-44.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-55.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Hasupha</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Hasu'pha</a> <a href="/ezra/2-58.htm">Nethinim</a> <a href="/ezra/2-58.htm">Nethinims</a> <a href="/ezra/2-55.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Tabbaoth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Tabba'oth</a> <a href="/ezra/2-58.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Ziha</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">The number that return of the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">of the Nethinims</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-55.htm">of Solomon's servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">61. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">of the priests who could not show their pedigree</a></span><br><span class="reftext">64. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-64.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">68. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Their offerings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Their role was crucial in maintaining the daily operations and rituals of the temple, ensuring that the Levites could focus on their priestly duties. Historically, these servants were likely non-Israelites who had been integrated into the community, possibly as captives or converts, and dedicated to temple service. This reflects the inclusivity of God's plan, allowing those outside of Israel to participate in worship and service.<p><b>the descendants of Ziha,</b><br>Ziha is one of the family names listed among the temple servants. The mention of specific family names highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in Jewish culture. It also underscores the meticulous record-keeping of the post-exilic community, emphasizing the restoration of order and religious practices after the Babylonian exile. The name Ziha may suggest a historical or geographical origin, though specific details about this family are not extensively documented in other biblical texts.<p><b>the descendants of Hasupha,</b><br>Hasupha is another family name among the temple servants. The repetition of family names in this list serves to authenticate the historical record of those who returned from exile. It also illustrates the continuity of service and dedication across generations. The inclusion of these names in the biblical text signifies the importance of each family's contribution to the temple's functioning, regardless of their seemingly minor role.<p><b>the descendants of Tabbaoth,</b><br>Tabbaoth is the third family name mentioned in this verse. Like the others, it represents a group of temple servants who played a vital role in the religious life of the post-exilic Jewish community. The preservation of these names in scripture highlights the value placed on every individual's service in the eyes of God. It also serves as a reminder of the diverse backgrounds and origins of those who were part of the covenant community, reflecting the broader theme of redemption and inclusion found throughout the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_servants.htm">Temple Servants (Nethinim)</a></b><br>These were individuals assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. The term "Nethinim" comes from the Hebrew root "nathan," meaning "to give," indicating that they were given or dedicated to temple service.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/descendants_of_ziha.htm">Descendants of Ziha</a></b><br>Ziha is one of the family heads of the temple servants. The name may mean "brightness" or "splendor."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/descendants_of_hasupha.htm">Descendants of Hasupha</a></b><br>Another family group among the temple servants. The name Hasupha is less clear in meaning but is part of the genealogical record.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/descendants_of_tabbaoth.htm">Descendants of Tabbaoth</a></b><br>This is another family listed among the temple servants. The name Tabbaoth may mean "rings" or "ornaments."<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a></b><br>This event marks the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, under the decree of King Cyrus of Persia, to rebuild the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The temple servants, though not Levites, played a crucial role in the worship and functioning of the temple. This teaches us that every role in the body of Christ is important, and faithfulness in service, regardless of visibility, is valued by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The detailed genealogies remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and identity. As believers, we are part of a spiritual lineage that calls us to uphold and pass on the faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple symbolize God's desire for restoration and renewal. In our lives, God seeks to restore us to Himself and renew our hearts for His service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_god's_plan.htm">Inclusivity in God's Plan</a></b><br>The inclusion of the temple servants, some of whom may have been non-Israelites, reflects God's inclusive plan for His people. We are called to embrace diversity within the church and recognize the unique contributions of each member.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/nehemiah_11_21__nethinim_proof.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 – What archaeological proof exists for the Nethinim and their service near the Temple, as described in this passage? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_nethinim.htm">Who were the Nethinim in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_archeological_proof_of_isaiah_43_5.htm">Does Isaiah 43:5's promise of gathering exiles have archeological support for a mass return in that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_confirm_ezra_2_1-70.htm">Is there archaeological evidence to confirm or refute the specific clans and numbers listed in Ezra 2:1-70?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43-58) <span class= "bld">The Nethinims.</span>--By the etymology <span class= "ital">those given:</span> known by this name only in the later books. (See <a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm" title="Now the first inhabitants that dwelled in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.">1Chronicles 9:2</a>.) They were <span class= "ital">hieroduli,</span> or temple-bondsmen: the lowest order of the ministry, performing the more laborious duties of the sanctuary. Their history runs through a long period. Moses apportioned them first, from the Midianite captives (<a href="/numbers/31-47.htm" title="Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them to the Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.">Numbers 31:47</a>); they were reinforced from the Gibeonites (<a href="/joshua/9-23.htm" title="Now therefore you are cursed, and there shall none of you be freed from being slaves, and hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God.">Joshua 9:23</a>), and probably later by David (<a href="/ezra/8-20.htm" title="Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had appointed for the service of the Levites, two hundred and twenty Nethinims: all of them were expressed by name.">Ezra 8:20</a>). Three names--Akkub, Hagab, and Asnah--have dropped from Neheniiah's list, which gives also some unimportant changes in the spelling of the names.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Nethiaims</span>. See note on 1 Chronicles 9:2. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/2-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The temple servants:</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּתִינִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ṯî·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5411.htm">Strong's 5411: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Nethinim, Temple-servants</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ziha,</span><br /><span class="heb">צִיחָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣî·ḥā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6727.htm">Strong's 6727: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ziha -- an overseer of Nethinim, also an Israelite family</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hasupha,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲשׂוּפָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·śū·p̄ā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2817.htm">Strong's 2817: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hasupha -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Tabbaoth,</span><br /><span class="heb">טַבָּעֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṭab·bā·‘ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2884.htm">Strong's 2884: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tabbaoth -- an Israelite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">OT History: Ezra 2:43 The Nethinim: the children of Ziha (Ezr. 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