Lexical Definition
בַּוַּי Bavvay (bav-vah'ee) Bavvai N:N-M-P
probably of Persian origin
Bavai.
- § Bavai = "my goings"
- Bavvai, an Israelite
1) a rebuilder of Jerusalem's walls in Nehemiah's time
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בַּוַּ֖י | Bavvai | Neh.3.18 |
| Βεβαϊ | Bavai | LXX.Neh.3.18 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.18
- son of: Henadad (חֵנָדָד); also called in KJV: Bevai; in NIV: Binnui
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בַּוַּי proper name, masculine a Jew of Nehemiah's time Neh 3:18 = בִּנּוּי vNeh 3:24 which probably read also vNeh 3:18 (ᵐ5 Βεδει, Βενει, Βεζερ); cf, further SmListen 12.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 3:18 · 3:24 |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • Ruler who helped repair Jerusalem's wall
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Bavvai, son of Henadad and ruler of half the district of Keilah, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.18;
- only referred to as Bavvai בַּוַּי;
- a son of Henadad חֵנָדָד.
Bavvai, the son of Henadad, was a ruler of half the district of Keilah who participated in repairing a section of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah (Neh. 3:18). He worked alongside Ezer, the son of Jeshua, who was the ruler of Mizpah. The repair of Jerusalem's walls was a significant project undertaken by Nehemiah to restore the city's security and strength after the Babylonian exile. Bavvai's involvement as a leader in this project demonstrates the collective effort and dedication of the Jewish community in rebuilding their homeland.
All entries for Bavvai: בַּוַּי
Related Profiles:
- Henadad (father)