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Nehemiah 3

Nehemiah 3:18

The Builders of the Walls · Nehemiah 3:1–32
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Translations

Modern
Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.
Traditional
After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.
Literal
After him their brothers strengthened it under Binnui son of Henadad, leader of half of the district of Keilah.
Latin
Post eum ædificaverunt fratres eorum: Bavai filius Enadad, princeps dimidiæ partis Ceilæ:

Original

Hebrew
English
Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.

Notes

Nehemiah 3:16–32

These verses describe how they built the new eastern wall.

Nehemiah 3:1–32

This summary describes the people who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. It moves in a circle around the city, starting at the northeast corner, then going west, south, east, and north.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah Jerusalem Rebuilding of Jerusalem

People

Bavvai: A leader who helped repair Jerusalem's wall Henadad: Son of Binnui, a Levite who repaired the wall

Places

Keilah: A town in the Shephelah of Judah, rescued by David

Glossary

Bavvai Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Eliashib Goldsmith Hakkoz Henadad Keilah (Place) Koz Meremoth Meshullam Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Bavai: Builds the Wall of Jerusalem Cities: Government of, by Rulers Government: Executive officers of Tribes and Cities Government: Municipal: Devolving Upon a Local Senate and Executive officers Henadad: A Levite Persia: Municipal Governments In, Provided with Dual Governors Rulers of, Aid in Restoring the Wall of Jerusalem After the Captivity