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Bavai

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

A builder (Neh. 3:18¹⁸After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah. (Nehemiah 3:18)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

One who helped to build the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:18¹⁸After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah. (Nehemiah 3:18)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

942 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Bavvay

Phonic:

bav-vah’ee

Meaning:

probably of Persian origin; Bavvai, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Bavai

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

my goings

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

With the desire of God:―son of Henadad, Neh. 3: 18. {Cum desiderio Domini}