Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.
Parallel translations
- WEB After him, their brothers, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah made repairs.
- KJV After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.
- NKJV After him their brethren, under Bavai the son of Henadad, leader of the other half of the district of Keilah, made repairs.
- NASB After him their brothers carried out repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of the other half of the district of Keilah.
- NLT Next down the line were his countrymen led by Binnui son of Henadad, the leader of the other half of the district of Keilah.
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Quick answer
Bavvai and fellow Levites from the district of Keilah continue the repairs. The Levitical contribution spans more than one section.
Overview
Another group of Levites under Bavvai, also from Keilah, builds an adjoining portion. The repetition of district rulers personally engaged reinforces the theme of leaders sharing the burden. The steady listing conveys the comprehensive, shoulder-to-shoulder nature of the rebuilding.
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