Maai

Maai, a Levite musician, participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah.

The name Maai means “belly; heaping up”

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Summary

A musician living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 12:36; only referred to as Maai (מָעַי); son of Jonathan; a brother of Zechariah, Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Nethanel, Judah and Hanani.

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Family members

Father: Jonathan
Siblings: Azarel Gilalai Hanani Judah Milalai Nethanel Shemaiah Zechariah

Alternative names

מָעַיMaai

Mentions

Nehemiah 12:36
…and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.