2 Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.
2 Now the first to resettle on their own property in their own towns were some Israelites, priests, Levites and temple servants.
2 Now the first to dwell again in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the temple servants.
2 The first Israelites to return from exile to their homes and cities were the priests, the Levites, and the temple support staff.
2 And the first inhabitants who dwelt in their possessions in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and the Nethinim.
2 The first of the exiles to return to their property in their former towns were priests, Levites, Temple servants, and other Israelites.
43 The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
43 The temple servants:
43 The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,
43 Families of temple support staff: Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,
43 The Nethinim: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,
43 The descendants of the following Temple servants returned from exile: Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,
(Read Ezra 2:36-63)
Those who undervalue their relation to the Lord in times of reproach, persecution, or distress, will have no benefit from it when it becomes honourable or profitable. Those who have no evidence that they are, by the new birth, spiritual priests unto God, through Jesus Christ, have no right to the comforts and privileges of Christians.
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.
20 They also brought 220 of the temple servants-a body that David and the officials had established to assist the Levites. All were registered by name.
20 besides 220 of the temple servants, whom David and his officials had set apart to attend the Levites. These were all mentioned by name.
20 And then there were 220 temple servants, descendants of the temple servants that David and the princes had assigned to help the Levites in their work. They were all signed up by name.
20 also of the Nethinim, whom David and the leaders had appointed for the service of the Levites, two hundred and twenty Nethinim. All of them were designated by name.
20 and 220Â Temple servants. The Temple servants were assistants to the Levites-a group of Temple workers first instituted by King David and his officials. They were all listed by name.
(Read Ezra 8:1-20)
Ezra assembles the outcasts of Israel, and the dispersed of Judah. God raised up the spirits of a small remnant to accompany him. What a pity that good men should omit a good work, for want of being spoken to!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:2
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Genealogies.
This chapter expresses that one end of recording all these genealogies was, to direct the Jews, when they returned out of captivity, with whom to unite, and where to reside. Here is an account of the good state into which the affairs of religion were put, on the return from Babylon. Every one knew his charge. Work is likely to be done well when every one knows the duty of his place, and makes a business of it. God is the God of order. Thus was the temple a figure of the heavenly one, where they rest not day nor night from praising God, Revelation 4:8. Blessed be His name, believers there shall, not in turn, but all together, without interruption, praise him night and day: may the Lord make each of us fit for the inheritance of the saints in light.