Miniamin מִנְיָמִין

Male H4509H 1 book

A priest who played a trumpet in Nehemiah's time.

Biography

Miniamin was a priest who lived during the time of Nehemiah. He is mentioned in Neh.12.41 as one of the priests who played trumpets during the dedication ceremony of the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem. This event took place after the Babylonian exile when the Jewish people had returned to their homeland and were restoring the city under Nehemiah's leadership. Miniamin's participation in this significant event highlights his role as a priest and his involvement in the religious life of the community.

In Scripture

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Nehemiah 1 verse
  • Nehemiah 12:41

    "and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;"

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew מִנְיָמִין H4509H