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Mikneiah, a Levite, was one of the musicians appointed by David to play the harp during the procession of the ark to Jerusalem.
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Mikneiah is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as a Levite musician who served during the reign of King David (1Ch.15.18,21). When David prepared to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, he appointed Levites to carry the ark and musicians to accompany the procession with various instruments. Mikneiah was one of the Levites chosen to play the harp (1Ch.15.18). He is specifically mentioned as one of the musicians who played the harp "to lead" (1Ch.15.21), suggesting that he had a leadership role or was skilled in his musical abilities. No further details about Mikneiah's life, family, or other responsibilities as a Levite are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to document the importance of music in worship and the individuals who were appointed to serve in this capacity during David's reign.
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(possession of Jehovah), one of the Levites of the second rank, gatekeepers of the ark, appointed by David to play in the temple band “with harps upon Sheminith.” (1 Chronicles 15:18,21)
MIKNE'IAH (possession of Jehovah), a Levite porter in the time of David. 1 Chr 15:18, 1 Chr 15:21.
MIKNE'IAH (possession of Jehovah), a Levite porter in the time of David. 1 Chr 15:18, 1 Chr 15:21.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4737
and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.
And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.
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