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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Next to him, the repairs were made by their fellow Levites under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Next down the line were his countrymen led by Binnui son of Henadad, the leader of the other half of the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />After him their brothers repaired: Bavvai the son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After him their brethren, <i>under</i> Bavai the son of Henadad, leader of the <i>other</i> half of the district of Keilah, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />After him their brothers carried out repairs <i>under</i> Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of <i>the other</i> half of the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />After him their brothers carried out repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of the other half of the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />After him their brothers carried out repairs <i>under</i> Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of <i>the other</i> half of the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />After him their brothers made repairs <i>under</i> Bavvai the son of Henadad, the official of <i>the other</i> half of the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After him their brothers carried out repairs <i>under</i> Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of [the other] half of the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After him their fellow Levites made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After him their fellow Levites made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler over half the district of Keilah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Binnui son of Henadad, who ruled the other half of the district of Keilah; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After him their relatives made repairs. This included Binnui, Henadad's son, the official in charge of half the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Bavvai son of Henadad, ruler of the other half of the Keilah District, built the next section; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to him their brothers, led by Henadad's son Bavvai, ruling official for the other half of the Keilah district, carried on repairs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After him their relatives worked--Binnui son of Henadad, head of a half-district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />After him, their brothers, Binnui the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After him, their brothers, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah made repairs. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />After him their brothers have strengthened, [and] Bavvai son of Henadad, head of the half of the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> After him have their brethren strengthened, and Bavvai son of Henadad, head of the half of the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />After him held fast their brethren, Bavai son of Henadad, chief of half the circuit of Keilah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />After him built their brethren Bavai the son of Enadad, lord of half Ceila. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />After him, their brothers, Binnui, the son of Henadad, the leader of one half part of Keilah, built.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After him, their kinsmen carried out the work of repair: Binnui, son of Henadad, administrator of half the district of Keilah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After him their kin made repairs: Binnui, son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />After him repaired their brethren, Banwi the son of Nahdar, the governor of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />After him, their brothers fortified: Benwi, son of Nakhdar, Governor of Qeila.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And after him repaired his brethren, Benei son of Enadad, ruler of half the district round about Keila.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=604" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">The Builders of the Walls</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Next 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. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">Next to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">their countrymen</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zî·qū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">made repairs</a> <a href="/hebrew/942.htm" title="942: baw·way (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. Probably of Persian origin; Bavvai, An Israelite.">under Binnui</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2582.htm" title="2582: ḥê·nā·ḏāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. Probably from chen and Hadad; favor of Hadad; Chenadad, an Israelite.">of Henadad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: ḥă·ṣî (N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">of the other half-district</a> <a href="/hebrew/6418.htm" title="6418: pe·leḵ (N-msc) -- Whorl of a spindle, a district. From an unused root meaning to be round; a circuit; also a spindle; hence, a crutch."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7084.htm" title="7084: qə·‘î·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. Perhaps from qala' in the sense of inclosing; citadel; Keilah, a place in Palestine.">of Keilah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>And 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Nehemiah 2:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-4.htm">Ezra 4:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/5-16.htm">Nehemiah 5:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Nehemiah 7:1</a></span><br />When the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Nehemiah 13:10-14</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9</a></span><br />For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Ephesians 4:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">After him repaired their brothers, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/ezra/10-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-6.htm">Countrymen</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Division</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Henadad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Hen'adad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Keilah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Kei'lah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Strengthened</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-1.htm">Countrymen</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Division</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Head</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Henadad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Hen'adad</a> <a href="/joshua/15-44.htm">Keilah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-44.htm">Kei'lah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Strengthened</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">The names and order of those who built the wall</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Next to him</b><br>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 (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<p><b>their countrymen made repairs</b><br>The involvement of countrymen highlights the communal responsibility and dedication to the restoration of Jerusalem. This collective effort underscores the importance of community in achieving God's purposes, similar to the rebuilding of the temple under Zerubbabel (<a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8-13</a>).<p><b>under Binnui son of Henadad</b><br>Binnui is mentioned as a leader in the rebuilding process. His lineage, "son of Henadad," suggests a family known for their leadership and service. This reflects the biblical theme of generational faithfulness and leadership, as seen in the Levitical priesthood (<a href="/numbers/3.htm">Numbers 3:1-4</a>).<p><b>ruler of the other half-district of Keilah</b><br>Keilah was a town in the lowlands of Judah, known from the time of David (<a href="/1_samuel/23.htm">1 Samuel 23:1-13</a>). The mention of a "half-district" indicates administrative divisions within Judah, showing the organized governance during Nehemiah's time. This structure allowed for efficient management and resource allocation, similar to the division of labor in the early church (<a href="/acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1-7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/binnui.htm">Binnui</a></b><br>A 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/henadad.htm">Henadad</a></b><br>The father of Binnui, likely a respected figure, as his lineage is mentioned in the context of leadership and responsibility.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/keilah.htm">Keilah</a></b><br>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).<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/half-district_of_keilah.htm">Half-district of Keilah</a></b><br>This indicates a division of labor and governance, suggesting a structured approach to the rebuilding efforts.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_of_jerusalem's_walls.htm">Rebuilding of Jerusalem's Walls</a></b><br>A significant event in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal of the community and its faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall required collaboration among diverse groups. In our communities, unity in purpose can lead to significant achievements.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Binnui's role as a leader underlines the importance of taking responsibility in communal tasks. Effective leadership involves guiding others towards a common goal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Henadad suggests the importance of family legacy in faith and community service. Our actions today can impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_planning.htm">Strategic Planning</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_adversity.htm">Perseverance in Adversity</a></b><br>The rebuilding efforts faced opposition, yet the work continued. This teaches us the value of perseverance and faithfulness in our endeavors.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_use_the_ephod_for_guidance.htm">How did David consult the ephod for instant divine guidance in 1 Samuel 23:9-12 when similar direct communication is uncommon elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_levites_oversee_construction.htm">(Ezra 3:8-9) Why would Levites, rather than skilled foremen or Persian officials, be in charge of supervising construction under Persian rule?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_tithes_fit_in_today's_economy.htm">Malachi 3:8-10 - How do we reconcile this injunction about tithes with a modern economy and the lack of a physical temple?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nehemiah_rebuild_and_restore.htm">How did Nehemiah rebuild Jerusalem's walls and restore faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Keilah</span> is probably the modern <span class="accented">Kila</span>, which is situated about twelve miles S.S.W. of Jerusalem, in the Shephelah, or low plain of the Philistines (<a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">1 Samuel 23:1-3</a>). It was assigned to Judah by Joshua (<a href="/joshua/15-44.htm">Joshua 15:44</a>), threatened with capture, but "saved" by David (<a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5</a>), and apparently reoccupied on the return from the captivity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Next to them,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרָיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their countrymen</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֵיהֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֣יקוּ</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">under Binnui</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּוַּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(baw·way)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_942.htm">Strong's 942: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bavvai -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Henadad,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵנָדָ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·nā·ḏāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2582.htm">Strong's 2582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Henadad -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ruler</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the other half-district</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲצִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Keilah.</span><br /><span class="heb">קְעִילָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·‘î·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7084.htm">Strong's 7084: </a> </span><span class="str2">Keilah -- a city in Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:18 After him repaired their brothers Bavvai (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>