Milalai Summary
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Milalai, a priest, was among the musicians who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.
Levite with music instruments (NEH 12:36)
Lineage: Michaiah › Mattaniah › Shemaiah › Jonathan › Milalai
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· Also called · H4450 · NEH 12:36 circumcision; my talk
- he מִלֲלַי milalay · H4450 · NEH 12:36
- he מִֽלֲלַי · H4450
- el [none] · NEH 12:36
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Milalai Article
STEPBible TIPNR
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.
Milaiai Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Eloquent, a Levitical musician (Neh. 12:36) who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Milalai_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Milalai@Neh.12.36) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, milalai_2081)