Nehemiah 3:18

After him have their brethren strengthened, [and] Bavvai son of Henadad, head of the half of the district of Keilah.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.

In Context

17After him have the Levites strengthened, [and] Rehum son of Bani: by his hand hath Hashabiah, head of the half of the district of Keilah, strengthened, for his district.

19And Ezer son of Jeshua, head of Mizpah, doth strengthen, by his hand, a second measure, from over-against the ascent of the armoury at the angle.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 23:1And they declare to David, saying, 'Lo, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and they are spoiling the threshing-floors.'

Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 3:2-32

The Rebuilding of the Wall. ( b. c. 445.) 1 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. 2 And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri. 3 But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars… Read the whole commentary →

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