Lexical Definition
מִלֲלַי Milălay (mee-lal-ah'-ee) Milalai N:N-M-P
from מָלַל; talkative
Milalai.
- § Milalai = "eloquent"
- Milalai, an Israelite
1) son of the priest Jonathan and a descendant of Asaph
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִֽלֲלַ֡י | Milalai | Neh.12.36 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36
- son of: Jonathan (יוֹנָתָן)
- brother of: Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה), Azarel (עֲזַרְאֵל), Gilalai (גִּלֲלַי), Maai (מָעַי), Nethanel (נְתַנְאֵל), Judah (יְהוּדָה) and Hanani (חֲנָנִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
ִמלֲלִי proper name, masculine a priest's son, Neh 12:36.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 12:36 |
Profile
Male • Returned priest • A priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Milalai, a priest, was among the musicians who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah (Neh.12.36).
- A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36;
- only referred to as Milalai מִלֲלַי;
- son of Jonathan יוֹנָתָן;
- a brother of Zechariah זְכַרְיָה, Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה, Azarel עֲזַרְאֵל, Gilalai גִּלֲלַי, Maai מָעַי, Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל, Judah יְהוּדָה and Hanani חֲנָנִי.
Milalai is mentioned briefly in the book of Nehemiah as a priest who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Neh.12.36). After the completion of the wall's reconstruction under Nehemiah's leadership, a great celebration was held to dedicate the wall. Two large choirs were appointed to give thanks and walk on top of the wall in opposite directions (Neh.12.31,38). Milalai is listed among the priests who went with one of the choirs, along with other priests and Levites (Neh.12.36). These priests played trumpets and other musical instruments as part of the celebration and thanksgiving to God. No additional information about Milalai's background, family, or specific priestly duties is provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to highlight the involvement of priests and musicians in the joyous dedication ceremony of Jerusalem's wall.
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