Binnui is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily associated with the post-exilic period of Israel's history. His name, which may mean "built up" or "building," appears in several contexts, highlighting his role in the restoration efforts following the Babylonian exile.

1. Binnui the Levite: Binnui is identified as a Levite who played a significant role in the religious and communal restoration of Jerusalem. In Nehemiah 10:9, Binnui is listed among the Levites who sealed the covenant, a solemn agreement to follow the Law of God as given through Moses. This covenant was a critical step in re-establishing the religious identity and practices of the Jewish people after their return from exile. The Berean Standard Bible states: "The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel."

2. Binnui the Builder: In the book of Nehemiah, Binnui is also mentioned in the context of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Nehemiah 3:24 records his involvement in the construction efforts: "After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner." This passage highlights Binnui's active participation in the physical restoration of the city, which was essential for the security and stability of the returning exiles.

3. Binnui and the Issue of Intermarriage: Binnui is also noted in the book of Ezra for his involvement in addressing the issue of intermarriage with foreign women, which was seen as a violation of the covenantal laws. Ezra 10:38 lists Binnui among those who had taken foreign wives and were required to put them away to maintain the purity of the Israelite community: "And among the sons of Binnui: Shimei." This action was part of a broader reform led by Ezra to ensure the community's adherence to the Law.

4. Binnui's Lineage: Binnui is often associated with the family of Henadad, as seen in the references in Nehemiah. This connection places him within a lineage that was actively involved in the religious and civic life of the post-exilic community. The family of Henadad is mentioned several times in the context of the rebuilding efforts, indicating their significant contribution to the restoration of Jerusalem.

Binnui's presence in these key events underscores the importance of leadership and commitment to God's commandments during a pivotal time in Israel's history. His actions, along with those of his contemporaries, helped lay the foundation for the renewed community of faith in Jerusalem.Binnui

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(familyship).

1. A Levite, father of Noadiah. (Ezra 8:33)
2. One who had taken a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:30)
3. Another Israelite who had also taken a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:38)
4. Altered from BANI in the corresponding list in Ezra. (Nehemiah 7:15)
5. A Levite, son of Henadad, who assisted at the reparation of the wall of Jerusalem, under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 3:24; 10:9)

BINNUI

bin'-u-i (binnuy, a proper name, "a building up"):

(1) A Levite, living in the time of Ezra (Ezra 8:33 Nehemiah 10:9; Nehemiah 12:8).

(2) One of the bene Pachath-mo'abh who had taken foreign wives (Ezra 10:30 -Balnuus of 1 Esdras 9:31) and one of the bene Bani (Ezra 10:38) who had also intermarried.

(3) The son of Henadad, who built part of the wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:24), and sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:9). In all probability he is identical with "Bavvai, the son of Henadad" mentioned in Nehemiah 3:18. "Bavvai" is either a corruption of "Binnui," or is the name of the Levitical house of which Bavvai was the chief representative. Binnui is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:9 as a leading Levite, and, besides, the names in these verses are obviously those of priests and Levites; so the former theory is probably correct. (4) Head of a family who returned with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 7:15 Ezra 2:10).

H. J. Wolf

1131. Binnuwy -- "his son," an Israelite
... 1130, 1131. Binnuwy. 1131a . "his son," an Israelite. Transliteration: Binnuwy
Phonetic Spelling: (bin-noo'-ee) Short Definition: Binnui. Binnui ...
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1131b. Binnuy -- several postexilic Isr.
... Transliteration: Binnuy Short Definition: Binnui. Word Origin from banah Definition
several postexilic Isr. NASB Word Usage Binnui (7). 1131a, 1131b. ...
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Binnui (7 Occurrences)
...BINNUI. ... "Bavvai" is either a corruption of "Binnui," or is the name of the
Levitical house of which Bavvai was the chief representative. ...
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Bin'nui (7 Occurrences)
Bin'nui. Binnui, Bin'nui. Bird . ... Ezra 10:30 And of the sons of Pahath-moab:
Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh ...
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Bunni (3 Occurrences)
... The Syriac version for the second "Bani" reads "Binnui"; but as, in Nehemiah
10:9 and Nehemiah 12:8, Binnui's name comes, as here, between those of Jeshua and ...
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Bani (15 Occurrences)
... (3) A Judahite whose son lived in Jerusalem after the captivity (1 Chronicles
9:4). (4) The descendants of Bani (called Binnui, Nehemiah 7:15 ... See BINNUI. ...
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Jeshua (30 Occurrences)
... is called son of Azaniah (Nehemiah 10:9). To these references should be added probably
Nehemiah 12:24, where commentators read, "Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel" for ...
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Kad'mi-el (8 Occurrences)
... praise. (See RSV). Nehemiah 10:9 And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah,
Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel; (See RSV). Nehemiah ...
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Kadmiel (8 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 10:9 The Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons
of Henadad, Kadmiel; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Noadiah (2 Occurrences)
... no-a-di'-a (no`adhyah, "tryst of Yah"; Noadei): (1) Son of Binnui, one of the Levites
to whom Ezra entrusted the gold and silver and sacred vessels which he ...
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Mattani'ah (16 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Ezra 10:30 And of the sons of Pahath-moab: Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah,
Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. (See RSV). ...
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Mattaniah (16 Occurrences)
... NIV). Ezra 10:30 Of the sons of Pahathmoab: Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah,
Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. (WEB ...
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