The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,
This verse lists some of the temple servant families who returned from exile to help rebuild and serve in God's house.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 2 is part of a detailed list in the Book of Ezra that records the families and groups of Jews who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, around 538 BC, as part of the restoration led by Zerubbabel. The Nethinims were a specific group of temple servants, often descendants of people like the Gibeonites who were dedicated to assisting the Levites and priests with maintenance and other duties in the worship of God. This verse reflects the careful effort to rebuild the religious community and ensure that every role in temple service was accounted for during this time of national renewal.
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