Bible Dictionary
Nebai
Nebai was a family head who signed the covenant made by the returned Jewish community under Nehemiah. The name is also associated with Nobai.
Definition
Nebai was the head of a family among the leaders of the people. He signed the covenant made by the returned Jewish community with Nehemiah. The name is also associated with Nobai.
Biblical Usage
Nebai is mentioned among those who formally confirmed the covenant in the postexilic community.
Historical Background
The name is explained as meaning fruitful. The supplied material gives no further biographical information.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fruitful), a family of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:19)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ne'-bi, ne-ba'-i, neb'-a-i (nebhay).</p><p>See NOBAI.</p>