Nehemiah 3:18

18 After him their colleagues, Bavai the son of Henadad, leader of half the district of Ke'ilah, made repairs.

Nehemiah 3:18 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 3:18

After him repaired their brethren
Either the brethren of the two before named particularly, or the Levites their brethren in general, as Jarchi:

Bavai, the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah;
the other half of that place.

Nehemiah 3:18 In-Context

16 After him Nechemyah the son of Azbuk, leader of half the district of Beit-Tzur, made repairs from the place opposite the tombs of David as far as the artificial pool and the soldiers' barracks.
17 After him the L'vi'im made repairs: Rechum the son of Bani; next to him Hashavyah, leader of half the district of Ke'ilah, made repairs for his district.
18 After him their colleagues, Bavai the son of Henadad, leader of half the district of Ke'ilah, made repairs.
19 Next to him 'Ezer the son of Yeshua, leader of Mitzpah, made repairs on another section, opposite the ascent to the armory at the Angle.
20 After him Barukh the son of Zakkai worked diligently making repairs on another section, from the Angle to the door of the house of Elyashiv the cohen hagadol.
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