Bible Dictionary
Unni
Unni was the name of Levites associated with singing and temple service. One served during David’s arrangements for the ark, and another is listed among those connected with the restored community.
Definition
Unni was the name of Levites connected with music and temple service. One Unni belonged to the group appointed for singing when David brought the ark to Jerusalem; another is associated with the community after the captivity.
Biblical Usage
The first Unni was among the Levites appointed as singers or musicians for the ark’s procession. The other appears in Nehemiah’s record of the post-exilic community.
Historical Background
The name is variously explained as “afflicted,” “depressed,” or of unknown meaning. In Nehemiah, the form Unno is also used.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Afficted. (1.) A Levite whom David appointed to take part in bringing the ark up to Jerusalem from the house of Obed-edom by playing the psaltery on that occasion (1 Chr. 15:18, 20). (2.) A Levite who returned with Zerubbabel from the Captivity (Neh. 12:9).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(depressed).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>un'-i (`unni, meaning unknown): (1) One of "the twelve brethren" (so Curtis for the Revised Version (British and American) "brethren of the second degree") appointed as singers (1Ch 15:18,20).</p><p>(2) In Ne 12:9 (Kethibh `unno) = the Revised Version (British and American) UNNO (which see).</p>