Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Bavvai, son of Henadad and ruler of half the district of Keilah, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall.
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Also known as Binnui · Bavai
Bavvai, the son of Henadad, was a ruler of half the district of Keilah who participated in repairing a section of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah (Neh. 3:18). He worked alongside Ezer, the son of Jeshua, who was the ruler of Mizpah. The repair of Jerusalem's walls was a significant project undertaken by Nehemiah to restore the city's security and strength after the Babylonian exile. Bavvai's involvement as a leader in this project demonstrates the collective effort and dedication of the Jewish community in rebuilding their homeland.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0942
Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.
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