Nephishesim
/neh-FISH-eh-sim/
Summary
The Nephishesim were a family of Nethinim (temple servants) who returned from Babylonian exile.
☩Identity
The sons of Nephishesim (also spelled Nephusim) are listed among the Nethinim who returned from Babylonian captivity with Zerubbabel. The name may indicate descent from the Ishmaelite tribe of Naphish, possibly captives taken in earlier wars who were assigned to serve in the temple.
Key verses:Nehemiah 7:52Ezra 2:50
Related Verses1 mention
Nehemiah· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Nephishesim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).