Nehemiah 3:18

18 After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the chief of the half district of Keilah.

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 repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the chief of the half district of Beth-zur, even over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and to the house of the mighty [men].
17 After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him repaired Hashabiah, the chief of the half district of Keilah, for his district.
18 After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the chief of the half district of Keilah.
19 And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, a second piece over against the going up to the armoury at the angle.
20 After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another piece, from the angle to the entry of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
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