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.”

What does Ezra 8:20 mean?
The Bible verse Ezra 8:20 from the King James Version (KJV) says, "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." This verse is found in the book of Ezra…
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In Ezra 8:20, we read, "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." This verse, though it may appear as a mere historical footnote in the grand narrative of…
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Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. We reflect on the words of Ezra 8:20, which speaks of the Nethinims, the servants appointed by David and the princes to assist in the holy work within the…
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