Bible Dictionary
Minni
Minni was a kingdom associated with Armenia and mentioned with Ararat and Ashkenaz among the peoples summoned against Babylon.
Definition
Minni was a kingdom or province associated with Armenia. Its name is connected with the Minnai known from Assyrian inscriptions.
Biblical Usage
Minni is named with Ararat and Ashkenaz among the peoples summoned to attack Babylon.
Historical Background
The kingdom was in close relation to, or formed part of, Armenia, and at the relevant time was under Median kings.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Only in Jer. 51:27, as the name of a province in Armenia, which was at this time under the Median kings. Armenia is regarded by some as = Har-minni i.e., the mountainous country of Minni. (See ARMENIA.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(division), (Jeremiah 51:27) already noticed as a portion of Armenia. [Armenia]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>min'-i (minni): A kingdom mentioned in Jer 51:27, along with Ararat and Ashkenaz, as assailants of Babylon. It is identified with the Minnai of the Assyrian inscriptions, in close relation with, or part of, Armenia.</p>