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Bani was a Levite who served as an overseer in Jerusalem.
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Bani is briefly mentioned in Neh.11.22 as a Levite who served as an overseer in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. The context of the passage is a list of people who resettled in Jerusalem and the surrounding towns after the exile. Bani is described as "the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem." This role likely involved supervising the Levites' duties and ensuring the proper functioning of the temple service. The mention of Bani's oversight responsibility suggests he was a trusted leader within the Levitical community.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1137
Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaphʼs descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.
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