Keraia
People

Meunim

The Meunim were a group of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile.

The name Meunim means “dwelling-places; afflicted”

GroupOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

People from Mehun(?), first mentioned at Ezra 2:50; only referred to as Meunim (מְעוּנִים).

Glossary entries

Meunim, Meunites

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Ezra 2:50
    …the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim,
  2. Nehemiah 7:52
    …the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim,