Encyclopedia entry
Bani
Disambiguation
The source enumerates 4 distinct subjects under Bani. Jump to one below, or read in order.
Built.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
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A Gadite, one of David’s mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:36) (B.C. 1046.) A Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan. (1 Chronicles 6:46) A man of Judah of the line of Pharez. (1 Chronicles 9:4) “Children of Bani” returned from captivity with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:10; 10:29,34; Nehemiah 10:14) 1 Esd. 5:12. [Binnui; MANI] An Israelite “of the sons of Bani.” (Ezra 10:38) A Levite. (Nehemiah 3:17) A Levite. (Nehemiah 8:7; 9:4,5; 10:13) Another Levite, of the sons of Asaph. (Nehemiah 11:22)
In the Bible
15
Verses where Bani is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 6:46
the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,
- 1 Chronicles 9:4
Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.
- 2 Samuel 23:36
Igal son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
- Ezra 2:10
the descendants of Bani, 642;
- Ezra 8:10
from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men;
- Ezra 10:29
From the descendants of Bani: Meshullam, Malluch, Adaiah, Jashub, Sheal, and Jeremoth.
+9 more verses naming Bani.
Scripture on Bani
11
Entries that reference Bani
27
Bani references
17
Voices on Bani
7
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.






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