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Ibneiah

יִבְנְיָה/ib-NEE-uh/

“Yahweh builds”

Summary

A Benjamite who resided in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile.

☩Identity

Ibneiah son of Jeroham was a Benjamite chief who settled in Jerusalem following the exile. He is mentioned in the lists of those who repopulated the holy city after the return from Babylon. The name means 'Yahweh builds,' reflecting hope in divine restoration.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 9:8

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

9:8

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ibneiah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).