Binnui בִּנּוּי
Levite who weighed the temple vessels after the exile
Who is Binnui in the Bible?
Binnui was a Levite who played a crucial role in the restoration of Jewish worship after the Babylonian exile. According to Ezra 8:33, he was appointed to weigh and record the temple vessels that were brought back from Babylon following King Cyrus of Persia's decree allowing the Jewish people to return. Working alongside other Levites and priests, Binnui ensured the accurate accounting and safekeeping of these sacred items that had been taken during Jerusalem's destruction. His role in this meticulous process was vital to establishing trust in the restoration and preparing for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.
Biography
Binnui was a Levite who was among those appointed to weigh and record the temple vessels that were brought back from Babylon after the exile (Ezr. 8:33). These vessels, which had been taken by the Babylonians during the destruction of Jerusalem, were returned to the Jewish people by the decree of King Cyrus of Persia. Binnui, along with other Levites and priests, was entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the accurate accounting and safekeeping of these sacred items. This event marked a significant moment in the restoration of Jewish worship and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.
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In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:33
"On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בִּנּוּי |