Bavvai בַּוַּי
A leader who helped repair Jerusalem's wall
Who is Bavvai in the Bible?
Bavvai was the son of Henadad and ruler of half the district of Keilah who participated in repairing Jerusalem's wall during the restoration led by Nehemiah (Neh. 3:18). He worked alongside Ezer, the ruler of Mizpah, in rebuilding a section of the wall after the Jewish return from Babylonian exile. Coming from a Levitical family, Bavvai's leadership role in this construction project reflects the widespread commitment of the Jewish community to restore their city's defenses and security. His participation demonstrates the collective effort required to rebuild Jerusalem and symbolizes the spiritual and physical restoration of God's people following their exile.
Biography
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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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:18
"Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בַּוַּי |
Bavvai
Ne 3:24). See BINNUI. Bavvai, "the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah," was of a Levitical family. He is mentioned as one of those who repaired the wall of Jerusalem after the return from Babylon (Ne 3:17 f).
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