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.