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Miamin

Miamin was a priest in Israel during the post-exilic period who signed the covenant to obey God's Law. He is mentioned among those who returned from Babylonian captivity and participated in rebuilding Jerusalem's spiritual community.

Overview

Miamin appears in the biblical record as a priest during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah, when the Jewish people were returning from exile in Babylon. He is listed among those who made a covenant to follow God's Law and separate themselves from foreign practices that violated God's commands.

Key Scriptures

"Maaziah, Miamin, Mishael, Malchijah" (Ezra 10:25, ESV) - listing those who had taken foreign wives and agreed to put them away. "And Miamin, Moadiah, Bilgai" (Nehemiah 12:5, ESV) - Miamin among the priests who returned with Zerubbabel and Joshua.

Application

Miamin's participation in the covenant reminds believers today of the importance of making commitments to obey God's Word and separating from influences that compromise our faith.

Scripture References 2
Ezra 10:25 Nehemiah 12:5
Full Topical Reference List 2 total — Nave's Topical Bible

1. A Jew who divorced his Gentile wife after the captivity

Ezra 10:25

2. A priest who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon

Nehemiah 12:5
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