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Bunni

בֻּנִּי · bun.ni · H1138G“building me” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in Nehemiah

Who he was

Bunni was a Levite who played a significant role in the spiritual revival of the Israelites during the time of Nehemiah (Neh. 9:4). After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles, the Israelites gathered for a solemn assembly. During this assembly, the Levites, including Bunni, stood on the stairs and called out to the Lord, confessing the sins of the people and acknowledging God's faithfulness throughout their history. This act of confession and repentance was a crucial step in the spiritual restoration of the nation. Bunni's participation in this event highlights his leadership role as a Levite and his commitment to guiding the people in their spiritual journey. The inclusion of his name in the account emphasizes the importance of individual Levites in the religious life of the community.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Nehemiah 1 mention

What the dictionary says

(my understanding).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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