נחמיה, פרק ז׳, פסוק מ״ו

Certain families within the nation held a historical connection to the daily maintenance and service surrounding the Temple. Among these workers was a group known as the Nethinim, who were actually the descendants of the Gibeonites. The primary approach among commentators is that their title reflects their historical role. Generations earlier, Joshua gave them the permanent task of chopping wood and performing essential physical labor for both the community and the altar. Following this historical background, the specific families belonging to this dedicated workforce are identified, including the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, and Tabbaoth.