A man living at the time of the exile and return, mentioned in Nehemiah 11:22, son of Hashabiah and father of Uzzi.
About Bani (Nehemiah 11:22)
Uzzi’s father. Uzzi was the head of the levites in Jerusalem after the exile in Babylon (Neh 11:22). Possibly the same as #9 or #10 above.
The popularity of this name and its similarity to other Jewish names (e.g., Binnui) has caused much confusion in lists of ancestors. The list above is one of several possible arrangements.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Hashabiah (Nehemiah 11:22)
- Child
- Uzzi (Nehemiah 11:22)
- Uncle
- Shemaiah (Nehemiah 12:35)
- Cousin
- Jonathan (Nehemiah 12:35)
Key References
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 Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.
All Scripture References (1)
Nehemiah (1)
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 Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.