Baani
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Baani in the Bible?
Baani is identified as a figure in the post-exilic period whose descendants are recorded as having divorced their foreign wives in accordance with the reforms described in 1 Esdras 9:34, with textual variants in Ezra 10:34 rendering the name as Maani or Bani.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Baani provides specific evidence of the strict adherence to endogamy and the administrative effort to maintain distinct Israelite lineage during the restoration of Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Baani reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Baani in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Baani clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:34
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Baani." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/baani/