Nehemiah 11:7-9

7 From the family of Benjamin:
8 and his brothers Gabbai and Sallai: 928 men.
9 Joel son of Zicri was their chief and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in command over the city.

Nehemiah 11:7-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO NEHEMIAH 11

This chapter treats of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, those of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, who settled there by lot, or of their own accord, their names and numbers, Ne 11:1-9, and of the priests and Levites who dwelt there, Ne 11:10-19, and of the rest of the people, priests, and Levites, that dwelt in the other cities and villages of Judah and Benjamin, Ne 11:20-36.

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