Bible Dictionary
Machnadebai
Machnadebai was a son of Bani who had married a foreign woman and separated from her at Ezra’s command.
Definition
Machnadebai was a son of Bani in the time of Ezra. His name is explained as “what is like the liberal?”
Biblical Usage
Machnadebai was among those who had married foreign wives and separated from them at Ezra’s command.
Historical Background
He belonged to the post-exilic community addressed by Ezra.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(what is like the liberal?), one of the sons of Bani who put away his foreign wife at Ezra’s command. (Ezra 10:40)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>mak-nad'-e-bi, mak-na-de'-bi (makhnaddebhay): Son of Bani, one of those who married foreign wives (Ezr 10:40).</p>