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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of the following Temple servants returned from exile: Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard 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="/bsb/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/7.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_/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified 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="/csb/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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="/msb/nehemiah/7.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="/net/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The porters: the children of Sellum, the children of Ater, the children of Telmon, the children of Accub, the children of Hatita, the children of Sobai: a hundred thirty-eight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, one hundred thirty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: descendants of Shallum, descendants of Ater, descendants of Talmon, descendants of Akkub, descendants of Hatita, descendants of Shobai, one hundred and thirty-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, of Hasupha, of Tabbaoth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The Nethanites: the descendants of Azha, the descendants of Hashupha, the descendants of Tabboath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The men, the children of Atskha, the children of Kheshupha, the children of Tabuth<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/7.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/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Nathinim; the children of Sea, the children of Aspha, the children of Tabaoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-46.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/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=1768" 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/nehemiah/7.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">45</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, 138 in all. <span class="reftext">46</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: ṣi·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·śu·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">47</span>the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, 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="/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43-54</a></span><br />The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, / the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, / the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nehemiah 11:3-19</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— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2-3</a></span><br />Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-19</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-9</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5-26</a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">1 Chronicles 23:3-6</a></span><br />The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “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="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24-32</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20-31</a></span><br />Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</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="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">1 Chronicles 26:20-28</a></span><br />Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29-32</a></span><br />From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. / From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. / As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2-19</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. / The king contributed from his own possessions for the regular morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, as written in the Law of the LORD. / Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3-6</a></span><br />To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites. ...</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 Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,</p><p class="hdg">Nethinims</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/27-2.htm">Leviticus 27:2-8</a></b></br> Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall make a singular vow, the persons <i>shall be</i> for the LORD by thy estimation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/9-23.htm">Joshua 9:23-27</a></b></br> Now therefore ye <i>are</i> cursed, and there shall none of you be freed from being bondmen, and hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God… </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="hdg">Hashupha</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43</a></b></br> The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,</p><p class="hdg">Hasupha </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Hasupha</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Hasu'pha</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nethinim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nethinims</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-16.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Tabbaoth</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Tabba'oth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Ziha</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-47.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-57.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Hasupha</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Hasu'pha</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-60.htm">Nethinim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-60.htm">Nethinims</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-57.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Tabbaoth</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Tabba'oth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-60.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Ziha</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-9.htm">of the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">of the Nethinims</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-57.htm">of Solomon's servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">and of the priests which could not find their pedigree</a></span><br><span class="reftext">66. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">70. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.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 worship could proceed smoothly. 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, where even those outside the original covenant community could serve in His house.<p><b>the descendants of Ziha,</b><br>Ziha is one of the family heads of the temple servants. The mention of specific family names highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, especially concerning roles in temple service. This also underscores the meticulous record-keeping of the post-exilic community, emphasizing the restoration of proper worship practices after the Babylonian exile. The name Ziha may mean "brightness" or "splendor," which could symbolically reflect the role of these servants in maintaining the splendor of temple worship.<p><b>the descendants of Hasupha,</b><br>Hasupha is another family line among the temple servants. The listing of these families in Nehemiah's account serves to authenticate the community's commitment to reestablishing the temple's function according to the Law. The name Hasupha might be related to the Hebrew word for "gathered" or "assembled," which could metaphorically relate to the gathering of God's people and their dedication to His service. This reflects the broader theme of restoration and renewal found throughout the book of Nehemiah.<p><b>the descendants of Tabbaoth,</b><br>Tabbaoth is the third family mentioned in this verse. The inclusion of these names in the genealogical record underscores the continuity of worship practices from pre-exilic times. The name Tabbaoth could be linked to the Hebrew word for "rings" or "ornaments," possibly indicating a role in the adornment or beautification of the temple. This connection to the temple's physical beauty can be seen as a type of the spiritual beauty and order that Christ brings to His church, as the ultimate fulfillment of the temple's purpose.<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. Their role was crucial in maintaining the daily operations and rituals of the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/descendants_of_ziha.htm">Descendants of Ziha</a></b><br>A family line among the temple servants. The name "Ziha" may imply "brightness" or "splendor," indicating a possible role or characteristic of this family.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/descendants_of_hasupha.htm">Descendants of Hasupha</a></b><br>Another family line of temple servants. The name "Hasupha" could mean "gathered" or "assembled," suggesting their role in the collective service of the temple.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/descendants_of_tabbaoth.htm">Descendants of Tabbaoth</a></b><br>A family line of temple servants. The name "Tabbaoth" might mean "rings" or "ornaments," possibly indicating a specific duty or symbolic role within the temple service.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, where these servants performed their duties. It was the focal point of Jewish religious life and identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_service.htm">The Importance of Service</a></b><br>The temple servants remind us of the value of humble service in God's kingdom. Every role, no matter how seemingly small, contributes to the greater purpose of worship and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>Like the temple servants, we are called to be faithful in the roles God assigns us. Our dedication in these roles is a form of worship and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The temple servants worked alongside the Levites, illustrating the importance of cooperation and unity in achieving God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of family lines underscores the significance of spiritual heritage and the impact of our faithfulness on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The return of the temple servants to Jerusalem symbolizes restoration and renewal, encouraging us to seek God's restoration in our lives and communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7</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/is_neh._7_6-73_list_archaeologically_proven.htm">Does the detailed list of families and possessions in Nehemiah 7:6-73 have any archaeological corroboration, or could it be exaggerated?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/singers__200_(ezra)_or_245_(nehemiah).htm">How many singers accompanied the assembly? Two hundred (Ezra 2:65) Two hundred and forty-five (Nehemiah 7:67)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_ezra_2_2_and_neh._7_7_differ.htm">What explains the differences between the genealogies in Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7 if they reference the same returnees?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 46.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Nethinims</span>. The list which follows is very close to that of Ezra (Ezra 2:43-54). A few names are differently spelt, and one of Ezra's names (Akkub - Ezra 2:45) is omitted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-46.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">צִחָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣi·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">חֲשֻׂפָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·śu·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/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:46 The Nethinim: the children of Ziha (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-45.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:45"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:45" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-47.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:47"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:47" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>