Overview
Tamah was the head of a family of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity under Zerubbabel's leadership. The Nethinim were dedicated servants assigned to assist the Levites in temple duties. Tamah's family is specifically recorded as having made the journey back to the promised land to participate in the restoration of worship.
Key Scriptures
"The children of Leleb, the children of Hagaba, the children of Akkub, the children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai, the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephusim, the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur, the children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha, the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah, the children of Neziah, and the children of Hatipha" (Ezra 2:48–54, ESV).
Application
Like Tamah's family, believers today are called to serve faithfully in rebuilding God's kingdom and facilitating authentic worship in their local churches.