Bible Dictionary
Nephishesim
The children of Nephishesim were a family of Nethinim who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel.
Definition
Nephishesim was the name of a family among the Nethinim, the temple servants associated with the sanctuary.
Biblical Usage
The children of Nephishesim were among the Nethinim who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. They are listed in connection with the post-exilic restoration of the community.
Historical Background
The family is mentioned in the return from Babylon under Zerubbabel and is associated with the Nethinim.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(expansions). The children of Nephishesim were among the Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel. (Nehemiah 7:62)