People from Mehun(?)
The Meunim were a group of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile.
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Also known as Meinim · Mehunim
The Meunim are mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah as one of the groups of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile (Ezr.2.50; Neh.7.52). They are listed among the Nethinim, which were a class of people dedicated to assisting the Levites in the service of the temple. The Meunim's specific duties within the temple are not described in the biblical text. Their inclusion in the lists of returning exiles suggests that they played a role in the restoration of temple worship after the exile. The origin and earlier history of the Meunim are not provided in the Bible.
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(habitations). (Nehemiah 7:52) Elsewhere given in Authorized Version as Mehunim and Mehunims.
dwelling-places; afflicted
MEU'NIM. Neh 7:52. The same as Mehunim. Ex 2:50.
MEU'NIM. Neh 7:52. The same as Mehunim. Ex 2:50.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4586
the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim,
the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim,
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