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.
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Gill's Exposition
Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava,.... After the messengers to Iddo were returned with those they brought with them:
that we might afflict ourselves before our God; humble…
Ezra, having received his commission from the king, beats up for volunteers, as it were, sets up an ensign to assemble the outcasts of Israel and the dispersed of Judah, Isa 11:12. "Whoever of the…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
also of the Nethinims R.V. and of the Nethinim.
whom David and the princes had appointed R.V. whom David and the princes had given. -Given", not -appointed", more literal rendering and corresponds…
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