Hatifa
Temple Servant After the Exile
Hatifa was the ancestor of a family of temple servants (netinim) who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. His descendants are mentioned among those who returned with Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple and restore worship in Jerusalem.
Key events
Listed Among the Temple Servants in the Book of Ezra
Hatifa's descendants are mentioned among the temple servants (netinim) who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem.
Listed Among the Temple Servants in the Book of Nehemiah
Hatifa's descendants are again mentioned in Nehemiah's parallel list of those who returned from exile, confirming the family's role as temple servants.
The Return of the Temple Servants to Jerusalem
Along with other families of temple servants, Hatifa's descendants returned to serve at the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem under Zerubbabel's leadership.
Restoration of Temple Service
The temple servants, including Hatifa's family, played an important role in restoring daily service at the temple after the exile.