Miniamin מִנְיָמִין
A priest who played a trumpet in Nehemiah's time.
Who is Miniamin in the Bible?
Miniamin was a priest during the time of Nehemiah who played a trumpet at the dedication ceremony of Jerusalem's rebuilt wall, as recorded in Nehemiah 12:41. This event took place after the Jewish people had returned from Babylonian exile and were restoring their city under Nehemiah's leadership. His participation in the dedication ceremony, one of the most significant religious celebrations of the post-exile period, underscores his role as a priest actively engaged in leading the spiritual life of the restored community. Though little else is known about him, Miniamin's mention in Scripture reflects the importance of priestly musicians in Jerusalem's religious practices during the restoration of the Jewish nation.
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 12:41
"as well as the priests with their trumpets—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah—"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִנְיָמִין |