Bani בָּנִי
A descendant of Perez from the tribe of Judah.
Who is Bani in the Bible?
Bani was a descendant of Perez from the tribe of Judah who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (1 Chronicles 9:4). As a member of the line of Perez, one of the twin sons of Judah and an ancestor of King David's royal dynasty (Ruth 4:18-22), Bani represented the continuation of Judah's prominent family lines. He is mentioned among the families who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem and restore the Jewish community in their homeland. His inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 9 demonstrates his role in the restoration of God's people to the Promised Land after their captivity.
Biography
Bani is mentioned in 1Ch.9.4 as one of the descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Perez was one of the twin sons of Judah (Gen.38.29) and an ancestor of the royal line of David (Rut.4.18-22). The context of 1 Chronicles 9 is a list of the families who resettled in Jerusalem and the surrounding towns. Bani's inclusion in this list indicates that he was part of the tribe of Judah and among those who returned from exile to rebuild the city and restore the community.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:4
"Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בָּנִי |