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and Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa <i>were</i> over the Nethinims.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel. And Ziha and Gishpa <i>were</i> over the Nethinim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the temple servants were living in Ophel; Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants lived on Ophel; Ziha and Gishpa supervised the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants lived on Ophel; Ziha and Gishpa supervised the temple servants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gishpa were over the Nethinim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But the temple workers lived in the section of Jerusalem known as Ophel, and the two men in charge of them were Ziha and Gishpa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gishpa were over the Nethinim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But the temple servants lived on Mount Ophel with Ziha and Gishpa in charge of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Temple workers lived in the part of Jerusalem called Ophel and worked under the supervision of Ziha and Gishpa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but the Temple Servants lived on Ophel. Ziha and Gishpa oversaw the Temple Servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The temple attendants were living on Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were over them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the temple servants lived on Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But the temple servants lived in Ophel; and Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Nethinim are dwelling in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa [are] over the Nethinim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the Nethinim are dwelling in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa are over the Nethinim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Nethinims dwelling in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa over the Nethinims.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Nathinites, that dwelt in Ophel, and Siaha, and Gaspha of the Nathinites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the temple servants were living at Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa, of the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The temple servants lived on Ophel. Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the temple servants lived on Ophel; and Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And their servants settled down every one in charge of his work and his plough.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And their Servants lived, each man, by his cultivation and by his plough.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel; and Ziha and Gishpa were over the Nethinim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3297" 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/11.htm">Residents Outside Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20</span>The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5411.htm" title="5411: wə·han·nə·ṯî·nîm (Conj-w, 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/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šə·ḇîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/6077.htm" title="6077: bā·‘ō·p̄el (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A fortified mound or hill in Jer. The same as ophel; Ophel, a ridge in Jerusalem.">on the hill of Ophel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6727.htm" title="6727: wə·ṣî·ḥā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Tsicha(tsee-khaw'; as if feminine of tsicheh; drought; Tsicha, the name of two Nethinim.">with Ziha</a> <a href="/hebrew/1658.htm" title="1658: wə·ḡiš·pā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- One of the Nethinim. Of uncertain derivation; Gishpa, an Israelite.">and Gishpa</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <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.">them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.…<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="/joshua/9-27.htm">Joshua 9:27</a></span><br />On that day he made them woodcutters and water carriers, as they are to this day for the congregation of the LORD and for the altar at the place He would choose.<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="/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/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/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46-56</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 Sia, the descendants of Padon, / the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14-16</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.<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/23-28.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="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</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="/matthew/21-12.htm">Matthew 21:12-13</a></span><br />Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Mark 11:15-17</a></span><br />When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-45.htm">Luke 19:45-46</a></span><br />Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there. / He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the Nethinims dwelled in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.</p><p class="hdg">the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Nehemiah 3:26,31</a></b></br> Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto <i>the place</i> over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3</a></b></br> He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.</p><p class="hdg">Ophel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-15.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nethinim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nethinims</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Ophel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Ziha</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-36.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">Nethinim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">Nethinims</a> <a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Ophel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Ziha</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">A catalogue of their names.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Those who remain dwell in other cities.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>The temple servants</b><br />The Hebrew term for "temple servants" is "Nethinim," which means "given ones." These individuals were assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. Historically, the Nethinim were believed to be descendants of the Gibeonites, who were assigned to serve the Israelites after their deceptive treaty with Joshua (Joshua 9). Their role was crucial in maintaining the daily operations of the temple, highlighting the importance of service and dedication in the worship of God.<p><b>lived on the hill of Ophel</b><br />The "hill of Ophel" refers to a specific area in Jerusalem, located between the City of David and the Temple Mount. Archaeological findings suggest that this area was fortified and strategically important. The choice of location for the temple servants underscores the significance of their role, as they lived close to the temple, ready to fulfill their duties. This proximity symbolizes the need for readiness and commitment in serving God, a principle that resonates with the Christian call to be ever-prepared for service.<p><b>Ziha and Gishpa</b><br />These names are mentioned as leaders or overseers of the temple servants. The mention of specific individuals highlights the importance of leadership and accountability in the community of faith. Ziha and Gishpa's roles would have involved organizing and managing the tasks of the Nethinim, ensuring that the temple services were conducted smoothly. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where leaders are entrusted with responsibilities to guide and support others in their spiritual and communal duties.<p><b>were in charge of the temple servants</b><br />The phrase "were in charge" indicates a position of authority and responsibility. In the context of Nehemiah's time, leadership was crucial for the restoration and maintenance of Jerusalem's religious and social order. This phrase emphasizes the biblical theme of servant leadership, where those in authority are called to serve and uplift those under their care, mirroring Christ's example of leadership through service.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Ophel.</span>--The Nethinims on the promontory of Ophel were either within or without the city, according as the one wall or the other was taken. Here they are regarded as outside.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Nethinims dwelt in Ophel</span>. See above, ch. 3:26 Ophel, the southern prolongation of the temple hill, was a sort of suburb of Jerusalem, sometimes reckoned as part of the city, sometimes as distinct from it. It was a convenient position for the Nethinims, who were employed in menial offices about the temple. <span class="cmt_word">Ziha</span> seems to represent the leading Nethinim <span class="accented">family</span> (<a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">Nehemiah 7:46</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-21.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">וְהַנְּתִינִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·han·nə·ṯî·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, 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">lived</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹשְׁבִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(yō·šə·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the hill of Ophel,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעֹ֑פֶל</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘ō·p̄el)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6077.htm">Strong's 6077: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ophel -- a fortified mound or hill in Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with Ziha</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצִיחָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣî·ḥā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">and Gishpa</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגִשְׁפָּ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡiš·pā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1658.htm">Strong's 1658: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gishpa -- one of the Nethinim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[them].</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּתִינִֽים׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:21 But the Nethinim lived in Ophel: (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:22" /></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>