The general rule of interpreting Scripture is this: the literal sense of every text is to be taken, if it be not contrary to some other texts. But in that case, the obscure text is to be interpreted by those which speak more plainly.
John Wesley

NETHINIM

NETHINIM

NETHINIM

  1. Were the servants of the Levites # Ezr 8:20
  2. Probably originated in the appointment of the Gibeonites # Jos 9:27
  3. The remnant of the Canaanites appointed as, by Solomon # 1Ki 9:20,21 Ezr 2:58
  4. WITH THE PRIESTS AND LEVITES 4a) Had cities to reside in

    # 1Ch 9:2 Ezr 2:70

4b) Exempted from tribute # Ezr 7:24 5) Had chiefs or captains over them # Ne 11:21 6) A large number of, returned from the captivity # Ezr 2:43-54 Ne 7:46-56,60 7) Were zealous for the covenant # Ne 10:28,29

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