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Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863William Smith, author Book Cover, John Murray · 1863

Bunni

בּוּנִּי/BUN-eye/

“Built, or my understanding”

Summary

The name of several Levites mentioned in the book of Nehemiah during the post-exilic period.

☩Levites of This Name

Several Levites named Bunni appear in Nehemiah. One participated in the public confession and prayer service after the reading of the Law. Another Bunni was among those who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, pledging to follow God's law. A third appears in the genealogy of the Levites who returned from exile.

Key verses:Nehemiah 9:4Nehemiah 10:15Nehemiah 11:15

Related Verses3 mentions

Nehemiah· 3 verses

9:410:1511:15

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Bunni," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Bunni," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.George Morrish, "Bunni," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).