Old Testament
Unni
A Levite musician and gatekeeper who served during the reigns of David and Nehemiah.
Unni was a Levite appointed as a gatekeeper and musician during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem under King David. His name appears in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community in Nehemiah, indicating his descendants or his role remained significant in the temple service. He represents the continuity of the Levitical ministry from the early monarchy through the restoration period.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 15:18
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 12:9
Where Unni appears
3 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Eliashib15 versesThe High Priest who oversaw the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall and later compromised temple purity.
- Jeduthun13 versesA Levite musician and worship leader appointed by David to prophesy with the harp and praise the Lord.
- Hanun10 versesAn Ammonite king who insulted David's envoys, and a post-exilic returnee who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall.
- Ezer9 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a Horite chief and a Levite leader in Nehemiah's time.
- Harim8 versesA priestly family line serving in the temple and returning from the Babylonian exile.
- Uzzi8 versesA name shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, including a priest, a Levite, and a descendant of Issachar.
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