Bible Dictionary
Miniamin
Miniamin was the name of a Levite involved in distributing offerings and of priests associated with a priestly family and the dedication of Jerusalem’s wall.
Definition
Miniamin, meaning “from the right hand,” was the name of a Levite and of priests or priestly families in the postexilic community.
Biblical Usage
One Miniamin helped distribute freewill offerings. Another designated a priestly family in the time of Joiakim, and another participated in the dedication of Jerusalem’s wall.
Historical Background
The name occurs in records concerning temple administration, priestly organization, and the restored community after the exile.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(from the right hand).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>min'-ya-min, mi-ni'-a-min (minydmin):</p><p>(1) A Levite who assisted Kore, the son of Imnah, in the distribution of the freewill offerings (2Ch 31:15).</p><p>(2) A priestly family of the time of the high priest Joiakim (Ne 12:17), probably equals MIJAMIN (2).</p><p>(3) A priestly participant in the ceremony of the dedication of the wall (Ne 12:41).</p>