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What the Bible Says About Nethinim

Overview

The Bible addresses nethinim across 35 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezra, Nehemiah and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Levites, Nethinims, Amorites and Hittites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon, Joshua, David and Moses.

Key Bible verses about nethinim

Old Testament

Ezra

Ezra 2:43

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

Ezra 2:44

The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon, Siaha: or, Sia

Ezra 2:45

The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

Ezra 2:46

The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, Shalmai: or, Shamlai

Ezra 2:47

The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

Ezra 2:48

The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,

Ezra 2:49

The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,

Ezra 2:50

The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim, Nephusim: or, Nephishesim

Ezra 2:51

The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

Ezra 2:52

The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha, Bazluth: or, Bazlith

Ezra 2:53

The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,

Ezra 2:54

The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

Ezra 2:58

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

Ezra 2:70

So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.

Ezra 7:24

Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.

Ezra 8:20

Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had appointed for the service of the Levites, two hundred and twenty Nethinims: all of them were expressed by name.

Nehemiah

Nehemiah 7:46

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

Nehemiah 7:47

The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

Nehemiah 7:48

The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai,

Nehemiah 7:49

The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,

Nehemiah 7:50

The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,

Nehemiah 7:51

The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,

Nehemiah 7:52

The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,

Nehemiah 7:53

The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

Nehemiah 7:54

The children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,

Nehemiah 7:55

The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,

Nehemiah 7:56

The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

Nehemiah 7:60

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

Nehemiah 10:28

And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding;

Nehemiah 10:29

They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God's law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes; by: Heb. by the hand of

Nehemiah 11:21

But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims. Ophel: or, the tower

People in the Bible and nethinim

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying nethinim for yourself

  • Begin with Joshua 9:27, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Ezra, Nehemiah and 1 Kings each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Solomon, Joshua and David and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Levites, Nethinims, Amorites and Hittites.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about nethinim?

The Bible addresses nethinim across 35 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezra, Nehemiah and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Levites, Nethinims, Amorites and Hittites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon, Joshua, David and Moses.

How many Bible verses are about nethinim?

The Bible references nethinim in 35 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention nethinim?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 9:27: “And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even unto this day, in the place which he should choose. made: Heb. gave, or, delivered to be”

Which people in the Bible are associated with nethinim?

Solomon, Joshua, David and Moses.

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