New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Nethinim

• Were the servants of the Levites Ezra 8:20
• Probably originated in the appointment of the Gibeonites Josh. 9:27
• The remnant of the Canaanites appointed as, by Solomon 1 Ki. 9:20, 21; Ezra 2:58
• With the priests and Levites
  • Had cities to reside in 1 Chr. 9:2; Ezra 2:70
  • Exempted from tribute Ezra 7:24
• Had chiefs or captains over them Neh. 11:21
• A large number of, returned from the captivity Ezra 2:43-54; Neh. 7:46-56, 60
• Were zealous for the covenant Neh. 10:28, 29