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16 After him Nehemi′ah the son of Azbuk, ruler of half the district of[a] Beth-zur, repaired to a point opposite the sepulchres of David, to the artificial pool, and to the house of the mighty men. 17 After him the Levites repaired: Rehum the son of Bani; next to him Hashabi′ah, ruler of half the district of[b] Ke′ilah, repaired for his district. 18 After him their brethren repaired: Bav′vai the son of Hen′adad, ruler of half the district of[c] Ke′ilah;

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  1. Nehemiah 3:16 Or foreman of half the portion assigned to
  2. Nehemiah 3:17 Or foreman of half the portion assigned to
  3. Nehemiah 3:18 Or foreman of half the portion assigned to

16 Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth Zur,(A) made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs[a](B) of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Heroes.

17 Next to him, the repairs were made by the Levites under Rehum son of Bani. Beside him, Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah,(C) carried out repairs for his district. 18 Next to him, the repairs were made by their fellow Levites under Binnui[b] son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.

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  1. Nehemiah 3:16 Hebrew; Septuagint, some Vulgate manuscripts and Syriac tomb
  2. Nehemiah 3:18 Two Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac (see also Septuagint and verse 24); most Hebrew manuscripts Bavvai