Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Bani (Binnui) was a Levite involved in teaching the Law and leading prayers during Nehemiah's time.
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Also known as Binnui
Bani, also known as Binnui, was a Levite who played a significant role in the spiritual renewal of Israel during the time of Nehemiah. In Neh.8.7, Bani is listed among the Levites who helped explain the Law to the people as Ezra read it aloud. This teaching ministry was crucial for the people to understand and apply God's Word. Later, in Neh.9.4-5, Bani is one of the Levites who led the people in a prayer of confession and worship. He stood on the stairs with other Levites and cried out to God, acknowledging the nation's sins and God's faithfulness. Bani is also mentioned in Neh.10.9 as one of the Levites who signed the covenant to obey God's law. In Neh.12.8, he is listed among the Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall. These references highlight Bani's involvement in various aspects of spiritual leadership, including teaching, prayer, and covenant renewal.
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5 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1137
The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.
And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God.
Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.
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