Old Testament
Maai
A priest and musician who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.
Maai is identified in Nehemiah 12:36 as a priest who took part in the musical procession during the dedication of the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem. He served alongside other priests carrying musical instruments prescribed by David, the man of God. His inclusion in this historical record highlights the organized role of the priesthood in the post-exilic restoration of temple worship and national life.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
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- First appears
- Nehemiah 12:36
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 12:36
Where Maai appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Sanballat8 versesA Horonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Ezra25 versesA priest and scribe who led a group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law of God.
- Baruch23 versesThe faithful scribe and loyal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the fall of Jerusalem.
- Artaxerxes14 versesA Persian king who authorized the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and supported Ezra's mission to Judea.
- Tobiah12 versesAn Ammonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Nehemiah7 versesA cupbearer to Artaxerxes who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and restored the people's devotion to God.
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