Ibnijah יִבְנִיָּה
A Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem.
Who is Ibnijah in the Bible?
Ibnijah was a Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:8 as part of the community that resettled in the city following the captivity. He is listed among the descendants of Benjamin included in the genealogical record of those who returned to Jerusalem, likely in response to the Persian king Cyrus's decree allowing the Jews to rebuild their homeland and restore the temple. Ibnijah's inclusion in this roster of returnees indicates he was part of the group that helped rebuild and restore Jerusalem's community after the exile. His name serves as a reminder of the faithful remnant who answered the call to return and reconstruct their nation after decades of displacement.
Biography
Ibnijah is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.9.8 as one of the Benjamites who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the descendants of Benjamin who resettled in the city.
The genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 9 provides a list of the Israelites, particularly from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Levi, who returned to Jerusalem and the surrounding areas following the Babylonian captivity. This resettlement took place after the Persian king Cyrus issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.
Ibnijah's inclusion in this list suggests that he was part of the group that returned to Jerusalem and contributed to the rebuilding and restoration of the city and its community. The mention of his name also indicates that he was a person of some significance within the Benjamite clan.
Apart from this brief mention, no other details are provided about Ibnijah's life or role in the post-exilic community. However, his presence in the genealogical record attests to the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in the reconstitution of Jewish society after the exile.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:8
"Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִבְנִיָּה |