The meaning of “בָּנִי”
Understanding Bânîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Bani. - § Bani = "built" - Bani, the name of five Israelites 1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors 2) a Levite of ...
בָּנִי
Bani. - § Bani = "built" - Bani, the name of five Israelites 1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors 2) a Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan 3) a man of Judah of the line of Pharez 4) "children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel 5) one or up to three Levites in Nehemiah's time
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 23:36 | “Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,” Word: בָּנִי (Bânîy) | |
| 1 Chronicles 9:4 | “Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah.” Word: בָּנִי (Bânîy) | |
| Ezra 10:34 | “Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel,” Word: בָּנִי (Bânîy) | |
| Nehemiah 9:5 | “Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.” Word: בָּנִי (Bânîy) |