A leader who sealed Nehemiah's covenant.
Bebai
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 10:15.
בֵּבַיBebai
The name means “void, empty.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Bebai Written by AI
Bebai is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:15 as one of the leaders who sealed the covenant made during the time of Nehemiah. After the Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem, they gathered to confess their sins and commit to obeying God's law. Nehemiah 10 records the names of those who signed this agreement, including leaders, priests, Levites, and others. Bebai's presence on this list indicates he held a position of authority and influence among the people. By sealing the covenant, he publicly declared his commitment to follow God's commandments and to support the spiritual and social reforms initiated by Nehemiah.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 10:15
Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.