Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Next to him, the repairs were made by their fellow Levites under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah. New Living Translation Next down the line were his countrymen led by Binnui son of Henadad, the leader of the other half of the district of Keilah. English Standard Version After him their brothers repaired: Bavvai the son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah. Berean Standard Bible Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah. King James Bible After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah. New King James Version After him their brethren, under Bavai the son of Henadad, leader of the other half of the district of Keilah, made repairs. New American Standard Bible After him their brothers carried out repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of the other half of the district of Keilah. NASB 1995 After him their brothers carried out repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of the other half of the district of Keilah. NASB 1977 After him their brothers carried out repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of the other half of the district of Keilah. Legacy Standard Bible After him their brothers made repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, the official of the other half of the district of Keilah. Amplified Bible After him their brothers carried out repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of [the other] half of the district of Keilah. Christian Standard Bible After him their fellow Levites made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah. Holman Christian Standard Bible After him their fellow Levites made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler over half the district of Keilah. American Standard Version After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah. Contemporary English Version Binnui son of Henadad, who ruled the other half of the district of Keilah; English Revised Version After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah. GOD'S WORD® Translation After him their relatives made repairs. This included Binnui, Henadad's son, the official in charge of half the district of Keilah. Good News Translation Bavvai son of Henadad, ruler of the other half of the Keilah District, built the next section; International Standard Version Next to him their brothers, led by Henadad's son Bavvai, ruling official for the other half of the Keilah district, carried on repairs. Majority Standard Bible Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah. NET Bible After him their relatives worked--Binnui son of Henadad, head of a half-district of Keilah. New Heart English Bible After him, their brothers, Binnui the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah made repairs. Webster's Bible Translation After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah. World English Bible After him, their brothers, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah made repairs. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAfter him their brothers have strengthened, [and] Bavvai son of Henadad, head of the half of the district of Keilah. Young's Literal Translation After him have their brethren strengthened, and Bavvai son of Henadad, head of the half of the district of Keilah. Smith's Literal Translation After him held fast their brethren, Bavai son of Henadad, chief of half the circuit of Keilah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAfter him built their brethren Bavai the son of Enadad, lord of half Ceila. Catholic Public Domain Version After him, their brothers, Binnui, the son of Henadad, the leader of one half part of Keilah, built. New American Bible After him, their kinsmen carried out the work of repair: Binnui, son of Henadad, administrator of half the district of Keilah; New Revised Standard Version After him their kin made repairs: Binnui, son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAfter him repaired their brethren, Banwi the son of Nahdar, the governor of Keilah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated After him, their brothers fortified: Benwi, son of Nakhdar, Governor of Qeila. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And after him repaired his brethren, Benei son of Enadad, ruler of half the district round about Keila. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Builders of the Walls…17Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district. 18Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah. 19And next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the Ascent to the Armory, near the angle in the wall.… Cross References Nehemiah 4:6 So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Nehemiah 2:18 I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. Nehemiah 6:15-16 So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God. Ezra 4:4-5 Then the people of the land set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to build. / They hired counselors against them to frustrate their plans throughout the reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia. Nehemiah 5:16 Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land. Nehemiah 7:1 When the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed. Nehemiah 12:27 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. Nehemiah 13:10-14 I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ... 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. Ephesians 4:16 From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part. Romans 12:4-5 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. ... Philippians 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel, Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Treasury of Scripture After him repaired their brothers, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah. Jump to Previous Carried Chief Countrymen District Division Half Head Henadad Hen'adad Keilah Kei'lah Official Part Repaired Repairs Ruler StrengthenedJump to Next Carried Chief Countrymen District Division Half Head Henadad Hen'adad Keilah Kei'lah Official Part Repaired Repairs Ruler StrengthenedNehemiah 3 1. The names and order of those who built the wallNext to him This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. The work was organized in sections, with each group responsible for a specific part. This reflects the unity and shared purpose among the Israelites, reminiscent of the body of Christ working together in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad ruler of the other half-district of Keilah Persons / Places / Events 1. BinnuiA leader involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His name means "built" or "building," which is fitting given his role in the reconstruction efforts. 2. Henadad The father of Binnui, likely a respected figure, as his lineage is mentioned in the context of leadership and responsibility. 3. Keilah A town in Judah, significant in biblical history, known for its strategic location. It was previously mentioned in the context of David's exploits (1 Samuel 23). 4. Half-district of Keilah This indicates a division of labor and governance, suggesting a structured approach to the rebuilding efforts. 5. Rebuilding of Jerusalem's Walls A significant event in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal of the community and its faith. Teaching Points Unity in PurposeThe rebuilding of the wall required collaboration among diverse groups. In our communities, unity in purpose can lead to significant achievements. Leadership and Responsibility Binnui's role as a leader underlines the importance of taking responsibility in communal tasks. Effective leadership involves guiding others towards a common goal. Heritage and Legacy The mention of Henadad suggests the importance of family legacy in faith and community service. Our actions today can impact future generations. Strategic Planning The division of labor in rebuilding the wall reflects the need for strategic planning in any large undertaking. Planning and organization are crucial for success. Perseverance in Adversity The rebuilding efforts faced opposition, yet the work continued. This teaches us the value of perseverance and faithfulness in our endeavors.Verse 18. - Keilah is probably the modern Kila, which is situated about twelve miles S.S.W. of Jerusalem, in the Shephelah, or low plain of the Philistines (1 Samuel 23:1-3). It was assigned to Judah by Joshua (Joshua 15:44), threatened with capture, but "saved" by David (1 Samuel 23:5), and apparently reoccupied on the return from the captivity. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Next to them,אַחֲרָיו֙ (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part their countrymen אֲחֵיהֶ֔ם (’ă·ḥê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) made repairs הֶחֱזִ֣יקוּ (he·ḥĕ·zî·qū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer under Binnui בַּוַּ֖י (baw·way) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 942: Bavvai -- an Israelite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Henadad, חֵנָדָ֑ד (ḥê·nā·ḏāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2582: Henadad -- a Levite ruler שַׂ֕ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the other half-district חֲצִ֖י (ḥă·ṣî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2677: The half, middle of Keilah. קְעִילָֽה׃ (qə·‘î·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7084: Keilah -- a city in Judah Links Nehemiah 3:18 NIVNehemiah 3:18 NLT Nehemiah 3:18 ESV Nehemiah 3:18 NASB Nehemiah 3:18 KJV Nehemiah 3:18 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 3:18 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 3:18 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 3:18 French Bible Nehemiah 3:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 3:18 After him repaired their brothers Bavvai (Neh Ne) |
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