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Imnah
same as Jimnah
יִמְנָה yim.nah
Imnah (Hebrew: יִמְנָה, yim.nah) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Patriarchal period. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Amariah.
Which Imnah?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Imnah
son of Asher
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Imnah
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 4 across 4 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 46:17 |
| Last appears | 2 Chronicles 31:14 |
| Cross-references | 42 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Beriah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Asher.
- Ishvah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Asher.
- Ishvi attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Asher.
- Serah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Asher.
- Ishvah co-occurrence Appears with Ishvah in Numbers 26.
- Ishvi co-occurrence Appears with Ishvi in Numbers 26.
- Beriah co-occurrence Appears with Beriah in Numbers 26.
- Kore co-occurrence Appears with Kore in 2 Chronicles 31.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.14;
father of: Kore (H6981H)
§ Imna or Imnah or Jimnah = "right hand"
1) the 1st born son of Asher
2) a Levite, descendant of Imnah, who assisted in the reforms of Hezekiah
n patr
3) descendants of Imnah, son of Asher
Imnah, a Levite, was appointed as an overseer of the freewill offerings during the religious reforms of King Hezekiah.
The biblical story
Imnah is mentioned in 2Ch.31.14 as a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was appointed as an overseer of the freewill offerings brought to the temple.
During Hezekiah's reign, the king initiated significant religious reforms aimed at restoring proper worship and removing idolatry from the land. As part of these reforms, Hezekiah organized the priests and Levites and assigned them specific duties in the temple service.
Imnah, along with other Levites, was entrusted with the responsibility of receiving and distributing the freewill offerings that the people brought to the temple. These offerings included grain, new wine, oil, honey, and other produce, as well as dedicated things and tithes.
The Levites were responsible for ensuring that these offerings were properly stored and distributed among the priests and their families according to their divisions. This system of organization and distribution was essential for the maintenance of the temple and the support of the priestly families.
Imnah's specific role as an overseer of the freewill offerings highlights the importance of the Levites in the administration and functioning of the temple. It also underscores the significance of the people's willingness to contribute to the temple service and support the religious life of the community.
Apart from this brief mention in 2 Chronicles 31, no other details are provided about Imnah's life or his other responsibilities as a Levite. However, his inclusion in the narrative of Hezekiah's reforms indicates that he was a trusted and reliable figure who played a significant role in the restoration of proper worship in Judah.
Key verses
Imnah appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the east, was over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the Lord, and the most holy things.
2 Chronicles 31:14
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2 Chronicles (1)
- 2 Chronicles 31:14