Mikneiah
Mikneiah, a Levite, was one of the musicians appointed by David to play the harp during the procession of the ark to Jerusalem.
MaleSingerDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A musician living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 15:18; only referred to as Mikneiah (מִקְנֵיָ֫הוּ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- מִקְנֵיָ֫הוּMikneiah
Mentions
- …and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.
- And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.