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Meunim

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What is the meaning of Meunim in the Bible?

The Meunim were a people mentioned in Joshua 11:19 as inhabitants of the land that the Israelites conquered under Joshua.

SIGNIFICANCE

Recognizing the Meunim clarifies the specific ethnic landscape of the conquest narratives and highlights the distinct historical trajectory of groups excluded from the post-exilic restoration.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Meunim reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Meunim in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Meunim clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned: Joshua 11:19

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

"Meunim." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/meunim/
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