Who was Beno in the Bible?

Beno was a Levite from the family of Merari, listed as a son of Jaaziah (1 Chronicles 24:26-27). As a Levite, he belonged to the tribe set apart for religious service in Israel.

Why is Beno mentioned in the Bible?

Beno is mentioned in a genealogical list that details the organization of the Levitical families for temple service (1 Chronicles 24). His inclusion highlights the importance of lineage and order in Israel's worship system.

What was Beno's role or significance?

While no specific events are recorded, Beno's significance lies in his genealogical record, which established his family's legitimacy and duties within the Levitical priesthood under King David's reorganization.

Beno

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Beno was a Levite from the family of Merari, son of Jaaziah.

Beno

Biography

Beno was a Levite belonging to the clan of Merari, listed among the descendants of Jaaziah in the Levitical genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles 24:26–27. The name Beno is unusual in that it may mean simply "his son" in Hebrew, leading some scholars to question whether it is a proper name or a genealogical notation. He lived during the era of the Divided Monarchy and is associated with the organizational reforms David undertook to structure the Levitical orders for Temple worship. Though virtually nothing is known of his personal history beyond this genealogical notice, Beno's inclusion in the Levitical register affirms his membership in the sacred tribe entrusted with the service of Israel's worship.

Significance

Beno's presence in the Levitical genealogy of 1 Chronicles reflects the meticulous care with which Israel recorded the lineages of those appointed to sacred service. The Merarite clan, to which Beno belonged, was responsible for the physical structure of the tabernacle and later the Temple, carrying and maintaining the framework of God's dwelling among his people. Even figures like Beno, whose role is recorded only in a genealogical list, point to the theological truth that every member of the covenant community has a designated place in God's ordered service. Faithfulness in obscure roles is part of the larger fabric of Israel's worship life.

Verse Appearances (2)

1 Chronicles

1 Chronicles 24:26 1 Chronicles 24:27

References

Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]

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