Banid
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Banid in the Bible?
Banid is listed among the priests who returned from Babylonian exile in 1 Esdras 8:36. The King James Version renders the name as Banid, while the Revised Version translates it as Banias.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Banid helps readers trace the specific priestly lineages that maintained religious continuity and social structure within the Jewish community following the return from exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Banid reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Banid in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Banid clarify?
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
"Banid." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/banid/