Bani בָּנִי
A Levite overseer in Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time.
Who is Bani in the Bible?
Bani was a Levite who served as an overseer in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, as mentioned in Nehemiah 11:22. He is listed among those who resettled in Jerusalem and the surrounding towns following the Babylonian exile. As "the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem," Bani held a leadership position responsible for supervising the Levites' duties and ensuring proper temple service. His mention in the biblical record indicates he was a trusted leader within the Levitical community during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
Biography
Bani is briefly mentioned in Neh.11.22 as a Levite who served as an overseer in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. The context of the passage is a list of people who resettled in Jerusalem and the surrounding towns after the exile. Bani is described as "the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem." This role likely involved supervising the Levites' duties and ensuring the proper functioning of the temple service. The mention of Bani's oversight responsibility suggests he was a trusted leader within the Levitical community.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 11:22
"Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בָּנִי |