Henadad חֵנָדָד
Son of Binnui, a Levite who repaired the wall.
Who is Henadad in the Bible?
Henadad was a Levite and son of Binnui who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership following the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:18 as one of the workers who repaired a specific section of the wall alongside his brothers. Henadad's role in this reconstruction project demonstrates the active involvement of the Levites not only in their traditional religious duties but also in the physical restoration of Jerusalem's fortifications and security. His participation underscores the communal effort required to restore the city and the willingness of all segments of the Jewish community to contribute to this significant rebuilding endeavor.
Biography
Henadad, son of Binnui, was a Levite who participated in the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem under the leadership of Nehemiah. He is specifically mentioned as repairing a section of the wall, along with his brothers (Neh.3.18). The rebuilding of the wall was a significant project undertaken by Nehemiah to restore the security and integrity of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Henadad's involvement in this project demonstrates the participation of the Levites in the physical restoration of the city, in addition to their spiritual and religious duties. No further information is provided about this specific Henadad in the Bible. (Neh.3.18).
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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 | חֵנָדָד |