Nehemiah 11:8

8 Gabbai and Sallai, close relatives of Sallu. In all, 928 Benjaminites lived in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 11:8 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 11:8

And after him
That is, Sallu: were Gabbai and Sallai; in all nine hundred and twenty eight; there were more of the tribe of Benjamin than of the tribe of Judah, they having perhaps a greater share in the city, or were better disposed to dwell in it.

Nehemiah 11:8 In-Context

6 Of the descendants of Perez, 468 outstanding soldiers lived in Jerusalem.

7 [Members of the tribe of Benjamin:] Sallu, the son of Meshullam and grandson of Joed. His other ancestors included Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel, and Jeshaiah.

8 Gabbai and Sallai, close relatives of Sallu. In all, 928 Benjaminites lived in Jerusalem.

9 Joel son of Zichri was their leader, and Judah son of Hassenuah was the second ranking official in the city.

10 [Priests:] Jedaiah son of Joiarib, and Jachin.

Footnotes

• [a]. [One ancient translation] close relatives; [Hebrew] after him.