Nehemiah 3:18 bbe — After him were working their brothers, Bavvai, the son of Henadad, ruler of half the division of Keilah.

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"After him were working their brothers, Bavvai, the son of Henadad, ruler of half the division of Keilah."

— Nehemiah 3:18, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 3 — Context

15

And Shallun, the son of Col-hozeh, the ruler of the division of Mizpah, made good the doorway of the fountain, building it up and covering it and putting up its doors, with their locks and rods, with the wall of the pool of Shelah by the king's garden, as far as the steps which go down from the town of David.

16

By his side was working Nehemiah, the son of Azbuk, ruler of half the division of Beth-zur, as far as the place opposite the last resting-places of David's family, and the pool which was made and the house of the men of war.

17

Then came the Levites, Rehum, the son of Bani. By his side was working Hashabiah, ruler of half the division of Keilah, for his division.

18

After him were working their brothers, Bavvai, the son of Henadad, ruler of half the division of Keilah.

19

And by his side was working Ezer, the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, making good another part opposite the way up to the store of arms at the turning of the wall.

20

After him Baruch, the son of Zabbai, was hard at work on another part, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib, the chief priest.

21

After him Meremoth, the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, was working on another part, from the door of the house of Eliashib as far as the end of his house.

Nehemiah 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 3:18 say?
Nehemiah 3:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “After him were working their brothers, Bavvai, the son of Henadad, ruler of half the division of Keilah.”
Where is Nehemiah 3:18 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 3:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, verse 18.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 3:18.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 3:18 in?
Nehemiah 3:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 3:18?
Nehemiah 3:18 reads (BBE): “After him were working their brothers, Bavvai, the son of Henadad, ruler of half the division of Keilah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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