Person Old Testament
Bani
Also known as Binnui
Bani (Binnui) was a Levite involved in teaching the Law and leading prayers during Nehemiah's time. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Nehemiah 8:7.
Why it matters. A Levite who taught the Law and led prayers.
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Bani
Bani, also known as Binnui, was a Levite who played a significant role in the spiritual renewal of Israel during the time of Nehemiah. In Neh.8.7, Bani is listed among the Levites who helped explain the Law to the people as Ezra read it aloud. This teaching ministry was crucial for the people to understand and apply God's Word. Later, in Neh.9.4-5, Bani is one of the Levites who led the people in a prayer of confession and worship. He stood on the stairs with other Levites and cried out to God, acknowledging the nation's sins and God's faithfulness. Bani is also mentioned in Neh.10.9 as one of the Levites who signed the covenant to obey God's law. In Neh.12.8, he is listed among the Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall. These references highlight Bani's involvement in various aspects of spiritual leadership, including teaching, prayer, and covenant renewal.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 5 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.