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

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Interpretation

This verse speaks in the wider setting of restoration and leadership as Nehemiah unfolds its message.

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This thought runs through Nehemiah 3:18-20.

Glossary

Keilah Place
Citadel, a city in the lowlands of Judah ( Josh. 15:44 ). David rescued it from the attack of the Philistines. Modern identification: Khirbet Qila.
Henadad Person
Favour of Hadad, the name of a Levite after the Captivity ( Ezra 3:9 ).