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Bani בָּנִי

Male H1137M 1 book

A Levite who taught the Law and led prayers.

Biography

Bani, also known as Binnui, was a Levite who played a significant role in the spiritual renewal of Israel during the time of Nehemiah. In Neh.8.7, Bani is listed among the Levites who helped explain the Law to the people as Ezra read it aloud. This teaching ministry was crucial for the people to understand and apply God's Word. Later, in Neh.9.4-5, Bani is one of the Levites who led the people in a prayer of confession and worship. He stood on the stairs with other Levites and cried out to God, acknowledging the nation's sins and God's faithfulness. Bani is also mentioned in Neh.10.9 as one of the Levites who signed the covenant to obey God's law. In Neh.12.8, he is listed among the Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall. These references highlight Bani's involvement in various aspects of spiritual leadership, including teaching, prayer, and covenant renewal.

In Scripture

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Nehemiah 5 verses
  • Nehemiah 8:7

    "Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law; and the people stayed in their place."

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  • Nehemiah 9:4

    "Then Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani of the Levites stood up on the stairs, and cried with a loud voice to Yahweh their God."

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  • Nehemiah 9:5

    "Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Stand up and bless Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting! Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise!"

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  • Nehemiah 10:9

    "The Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;"

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  • Nehemiah 12:8

    "Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brothers."

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew בָּנִי H1137M
Named Hebrew בִּנּוּי H1131L