Israelites, &c.] Four ancient distinct orders then continued, are here set down. First, secular, of lay-men. Secondly, Priestly. Thirdly, Leviticall. Fourthly, Voluntary submitters of themselves, as the Gibeonites (Josh. 9. 23, 25, 27.) who are here called Nethinims. See Ezra. 2. 58. and 8. 20.