Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
a people against whom King Uzziah waged a successful war. (2 Chronicles 26:7) The name is the plural of Maon [Maon]. Another notice of the Mehunims in the reign of Hezekiah (cir. C. 726-697) is found in (1 Chronicles 4:41) Here they are spoken of as it pastoral people, either themselves Hamites or in alliance with Hamites quiet and peaceable, dwelling in tents. ” The latest appearance of the name Mehunims in the Bible is in the lists of those who returned front the captivity with Zerubbabel.