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 references
✦ Topical Scripture Breakdown 2 verses
1. A Jew who divorced his Gentile wife after the captivity
2. A priest who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon