Nethinim
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.