Unni עֻנִּי
Postexilic Levite who assisted in the temple
Biography
Unni is mentioned briefly in Neh.12.9 as one of the Levites who assisted in the temple during the post-exilic period, specifically during the time of Nehemiah. He is listed alongside Bakbukiah as a leader who supervised the thanksgiving hymns. This suggests that Unni had a role in organizing and overseeing the musical aspects of worship in the rebuilt temple. The mention of Unni in this context highlights the restoration of proper worship practices and the involvement of the Levites in the religious life of the Jewish community after their return from Babylonian exile.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 12:9
"Also Bakbukiah and Unno, their brothers, were close to them according to their offices."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֻנִּי | H6042H |