Ezra 2:43
New International Version
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,

New Living Translation
The descendants of the following Temple servants returned from exile: Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,

English Standard Version
The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

Berean Standard Bible
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,

King James Bible
The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

New King James Version
The Nethinim: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

New American Standard Bible
The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

NASB 1995
The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

NASB 1977
The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

Legacy Standard Bible
The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

Amplified Bible
The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,

Christian Standard Bible
The temple servants included Ziha’s descendants, Hasupha’s descendants, Tabbaoth’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The temple servants included: Ziha’s descendants, Hasupha’s descendants, Tabbaoth’s descendants,

American Standard Version
The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

English Revised Version
The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These temple servants returned from exile: the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,

International Standard Version
The Temple Servants: Descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, and Tabbaoth.

Majority Standard Bible
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,

NET Bible
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,

New Heart English Bible
The Nethinim: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,

Webster's Bible Translation
The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

World English Bible
The temple servants: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The Nethinim: sons of Ziha, sons of Hasupha, sons of Tabbaoth,

Young's Literal Translation
The Nethinim: sons of Ziha, sons of Hasupha, sons of Tabbaoth,

Smith's Literal Translation
The Nethinims: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Nathinites: the children of Siha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

New American Bible
The temple servants: descendants of Ziha, descendants of Hasupha, descendants of Tabbaoth,

New Revised Standard Version
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The Nethinites: the descendants of Seniah, the descendants of Hoshba, the descendants of Tabbaoth,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Nethanites: the children of Tsiniya, the children of Khushba, the children of Tabuth
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Nathinim: the children of Suthia, the children of Asupha, the children of Tabaoth,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
42The 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. 43The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, 44the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:46
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth,

1 Chronicles 9:2
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

Nehemiah 11:3
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—

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
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. ...

Nehemiah 3:26
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.

Nehemiah 10:28-29
“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.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
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. ...

1 Chronicles 6:49
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.

1 Chronicles 23:4-5
“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.”

Nehemiah 8:7
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.

Nehemiah 9:38
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.”

1 Chronicles 25:1-7
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. ...

Nehemiah 13:5
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.

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
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.

Nehemiah 11:21
The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.


Treasury of Scripture

The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

Nethinims

Ezra 2:58
All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

1 Chronicles 9:2
Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.

Nehemiah 7:46-56
The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth, …

Nehemiah 7:46
The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

Hashupha

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Ezra 2
1. The number that return of the people
36. of the priests
40. of the Levites
43. of the Nethinims
55. of Solomon's servants
61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree
64. The whole number of them, with their substance
68. Their offerings














The temple servants
This phrase refers to a specific group of individuals who were dedicated to assisting the Levites in the service of the temple. In Hebrew, they are known as the "Nethinim," which means "given ones." Historically, these were non-Israelites who were assigned to perform menial tasks in the temple, likely originating from the Gibeonites who were made servants to the Levites as described in Joshua 9. Their role was crucial in maintaining the daily operations of the temple, ensuring that the Levites could focus on their priestly duties. This highlights the inclusivity of God's work, where even those outside the covenant community were given a place and purpose in His divine plan.

The descendants of Ziha
The mention of "Ziha" indicates a family lineage among the temple servants. The name "Ziha" may derive from a root meaning "brightness" or "splendor," suggesting a possible connection to the glory of serving in God's house. This lineage emphasizes the importance of heritage and continuity in the service of the temple, reflecting the biblical theme of generational faithfulness and the passing down of roles and responsibilities within the community of believers.

Hasupha
The name "Hasupha" is less clear in its etymology, but it is another family line among the temple servants. The inclusion of specific names in this list underscores the personal nature of service to God. Each name represents individuals and families who contributed to the worship and functioning of the temple, reminding us that every person has a unique role in the body of Christ, as articulated in 1 Corinthians 12.

Tabbaoth
The name "Tabbaoth" is also part of the genealogical record of the temple servants. The precise meaning of "Tabbaoth" is uncertain, but its presence in the text serves to complete the list of families dedicated to temple service. This highlights the meticulous care with which the Israelites recorded their history and the importance of each family in the collective worship of God. It serves as an inspiration for believers today to recognize and honor the contributions of all members within the church, regardless of their role or status.

(43-58) The Nethinims.--By the etymology those given: known by this name only in the later books. (See 1Chronicles 9:2.) They were hieroduli, 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 (Numbers 31:47); they were reinforced from the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:23), and probably later by David (Ezra 8:20). Three names--Akkub, Hagab, and Asnah--have dropped from Neheniiah's list, which gives also some unimportant changes in the spelling of the names.

Verse 43. - The Nethiaims. See note on 1 Chronicles 9:2.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The temple servants:
הַנְּתִינִ֑ים (han·nə·ṯî·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5411: The Nethinim, Temple-servants

the descendants
בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ziha,
צִיחָ֥א (ṣî·ḥā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6727: Ziha -- an overseer of Nethinim, also an Israelite family

the descendants
בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Hasupha,
חֲשׂוּפָ֖א (ḥă·śū·p̄ā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2817: Hasupha -- an Israelite

the descendants
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Tabbaoth,
טַבָּעֽוֹת׃ (ṭab·bā·‘ō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2884: Tabbaoth -- an Israelite


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