Henadad חֵנָדָד
Son of Bani, a Levite who repaired the wall.
Who is Henadad in the Bible?
Henadad was a Levite and son of Bani who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:24 as repairing a section of the wall alongside Binnui, his son. The wall reconstruction was a crucial project undertaken after the Babylonian exile to restore Jerusalem's security and integrity. Henadad's involvement demonstrates the active participation of the Levites in the physical restoration of the city, extending their role beyond their typical spiritual and religious duties.
Biography
Henadad, son of Bani, 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 Binnui, son of Henadad (Neh.3.24). 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.3.24).
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:24
"After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֵנָדָד |