Dictionary entry

Nethinim

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Were the servants of the Levites Ezr 8:20

Probably originated in the appointment of the Gibeonites Jos 9:27

The remnant of the Canaanites appointed as, by Solomon 1Ki 9:20,21; Ezr 2:58

WITH THE PRIESTS AND LEVITES

Had cities to reside in 1Ch 9:2; Ezr 2:70

Exempted from tribute Ezr 7:24

Had chiefs or captains over them Ne 11:21

A large number of, returned from the captivity Ezr 2:43-54; Ne 7:46-56,60

Were zealous for the covenant Ne 10:28,29