👬 Like-minded brothers & co/rulers 👬
After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.
After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.
Nehemiah 3:17,18👬
Hashabiah and Bavai are rulers of Keilah. Hashabiah ruled one half while Bavai ruled the other half. Verse 18 calls them "brethren".
▪They were Levites.
▪They were co-rulers.
▪They were brothers.
What amazed me was the unity among them. They joined hands to build the wall. Let us take the previous verse.
📍After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur,
Nehemiah 3:16📍
Nehemiah, son of Azbuk was ruler of half-part of Bethzur. He was involved in the re-building. But the ruler of the other half is not mentioned.
Hashabiah and Bavai stand out. There was no enmity between them. They had an oneness of mind. It's amazing when brothers stand united, have oneness of mind and serve the Lord together. Aaron and Moses joined hands to lead the Israelites. Yes, they had problems, but they reconciled.
👬Psalm 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!👬
My father in law has five brothers. They join hands to conduct the asanam(loving feast) in their father's village every year. It is a reminder and inspiration for me when I see it.
🔆 Application 🔆
❓ How are we raising our children today?
🤝 Do we teach them the importance of oneness and unity?
They may have different goals, different tastes, different aims in life. But it is important to stay united and have an oneness of mind. 👬
As mothers, may we build the bridge of love between them with prayer. A few days back, a devotion about Esau and Jacob came up during our family prayer. God helped me to teach the children about the importance of asking forgiveness and forgiving.
Let us teach them about Hashabiah & Bavai too, who served the Lord! May our children join hands and serve the Lord 🙌
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