Bebai בֵּבַי
A leader who sealed Nehemiah's covenant.
Who is Bebai in the Bible?
Bebai was a Jewish leader who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile. His name appears in Nehemiah 10:15 among the signatories of a sacred agreement made by the people to obey God's law and support religious reforms. After the walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt, the community gathered to confess their sins and recommit themselves to God's commandments, and Bebai's signature on this covenant indicates he held a position of authority and influence among the people. By sealing the covenant, he publicly demonstrated his personal commitment to spiritual renewal and the restoration of proper worship and social order in post-exilic Judah.
Biography
Bebai is mentioned in Neh.10.15 as one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made during the time of Nehemiah. After the Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem, they gathered to confess their sins and commit to obeying God's law. Nehemiah 10 records the names of those who signed this agreement, including leaders, priests, Levites, and others. Bebai's presence on this list indicates he held a position of authority and influence among the people. By sealing the covenant, he publicly declared his commitment to follow God's commandments and to support the spiritual and social reforms initiated by Nehemiah.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 10:15
"Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֵּבַי |