Atomic Bible

A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah.

Mijamin

Named in 3 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 10:7.

מִיָּמִןMijamin

מִנְיָמִיןMiniamin

Also called Miniamin.

The name means “right hand.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Mijamin Written by AI

Mijamin, also known as Miniamin, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as a priest who played a significant role during the post-exilic period. He is first listed among the priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, pledging to follow the Law of God and to keep themselves separate from the neighboring peoples (Nehemiah 10:7). This covenant was a solemn commitment to obey God's commands and maintain the spiritual purity of the nation. Later, Mijamin is mentioned as one of the priests who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:5). He is also listed as the head of a priestly family during the high priesthood of Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:17). These mentions suggest that Mijamin held a leadership position among the priests and was actively involved in the spiritual reformation of the community.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Nehemiah 10:7

    Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,

  2. Nehemiah 12:5

    Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

  3. Nehemiah 12:17

    of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.