A Levite musician during David's reign.
Mikneiah
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 15:18.
מִקְנֵיָ֫הוּMikneiah
About Mikneiah Written by AI
Mikneiah is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as a Levite musician who served during the reign of King David (1 Chronicles 15:18). 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 (1 Chronicles 15:18). He is specifically mentioned as one of the musicians who played the harp "to lead" (1 Chronicles 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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 15:18
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.
- 1 Chronicles 15:21
And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.