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Nehemiah 3:18

3:17 After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.
After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.

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After him, their brothers, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah made repairs.

After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.

After him repaired their brothers, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.

3:19 And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall.

What does Nehemiah 3:18 mean?

Nehemiah 3:18 is a verse in the book of Nehemiah, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include אַחַר (ʼachar), חָזַק (châzaq), אָח (ʼâch). It connects to 2 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

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Afterאַחַרʼachar/akh-ar'/H310properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
him
repairedחָזַקchâzaq/khaw-zak'/H2388to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer
their
brethren,אָחʼâch/awkh/H251a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))
BavaiבַּוַּיBavvay/bav-vah'ee/H942Bavvai, an Israelite
the
sonבֵּןbên/bane/H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)
of
Henadad,חֵנָדָדChênâdâd/khay-naw-dawd'/H2582Chenadad, an Israelite
the
rulerשַׂרsar/sar/H8269a head person (of any rank or class)
of
the
halfחֵצִיchêtsîy/khay-tsee'/H2677the half or middle
partפֶּלֶךְpelek/peh'-lek/H6418a circuit (i.e. district); also a spindle (as whirled); hence, a crutch
of
Keilah.קְעִילָהQᵉʻîylâh/keh-ee-law'/H7084Keilah, a place in Palestine

Commentary on Nehemiah 3:18

HENRY_FULL · Nehemiah 3:18
Ezra's precious name saluted us, at first, in the title of the book, but in the history we have not met with it till this chapter introduces him into public action in another reign, that of Artaxerxes. Zerubbabel and Jeshua we will suppose, by this time, to have grown old, if not gone off; nor do we hear any more of Haggai and Zechariah; they have finished their testimony. What shall become of the cause of God and Israel when these useful instruments are laid aside? Trust God, who has the residue of the Spirit, to raise up others in their room. Ezra here, and Nehemiah in the next book, are as serviceable in their days as those were in theirs. Here is, I. An account, in general, of Ezra himself, and of his expedition to Jerusalem for the public good, ver. 1-10 . II. A copy of the commission which Artaxerxes gave him, ver. 11-26 . III. His thankfulness to God for it, ver. 27, 28 . The next chapter will give us a more particular narrative of his associates, his journey, and his arrival at Jerusalem.

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

2 Samuel 8:17

And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; scribe: or, secretary

1 Kings 2:35

And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Nehemiah 3:18.

Genesis 10:1

Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.

Genesis 10:21

Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.

Genesis 10:25

And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. Peleg: that is Division

Genesis 5:10

And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:13

And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:16

And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:19

And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:22

And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

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What does Nehemiah 3:18 say?

Nehemiah 3:18 (King James Version) reads: "After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah."

Is Nehemiah 3:18 in the Old or New Testament?

Nehemiah 3:18 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Nehemiah.

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