Mijamin מִיָּמִן

Male H4326G 1 book

A priest in the time of David.

Biography

Mijamin is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as a priest who served during the reign of King David (1Ch.24.9). He was the head of the sixth division of the priestly order, as organized by David. The priests were divided into twenty-four divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a designated period. Mijamin's division was one of these twenty-four groups. No further details about Mijamin's life, family, or specific duties as a priest are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to document the organization of the priesthood during David's reign and the individuals who held leadership roles within each division.

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 24:9

    "the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew מִיָּמִן H4326G
Encyclopedia Article

Mijamin

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

to whom fell the lot for the 6th priestly course (1Ch 24:9). His family returned with Zerubbabel and Joshua (Ne 12:5).

(3) A signatory of the Covenant (Ne 10:7).

(1) A Benjamite, son of Jeiel (1Ch 8:32; 9:37,38). A comparison of t