Overview
Ginnethon (also spelled Ginnetho) was among the priests who returned with Zerubbabel from exile in Babylon. He participated in the renewal of the covenant under Nehemiah's leadership, demonstrating commitment to God's law and the restoration of Jerusalem.
Key Scriptures
"The priests: Jeremiah, Hananiah, Mashullam, Shabbethai, Reddai, Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah, Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their brothers in the days of Jeshua." (Nehemiah 12:6, ESV)
"And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel; and their brothers Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan..." (Nehemiah 10:9, ESV)
Application
Ginnethon's participation in covenant renewal reminds us that genuine faith involves active commitment to God's Word and community worship.