Mabnabedai
TextsWhat is the meaning of Mabnabedai in the Bible?
Mabnabedai appears as a variant spelling in specific textual witnesses of 1 Chronicles 4:10, diverging from the standard Masoretic text reading Machnabedai, which denotes a descendant of Judah.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Examining this variant aids readers in understanding the complexity of biblical transmission and the importance of consulting multiple manuscript sources when tracing genealogical records in the Old Testament.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Mabnabedai functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Mabnabedai in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Mabnabedai clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 4:10
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
"Mabnabedai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/mabnabedai/