Nehemiah 11:8

8 Following him were Gabbai and Sallai, for a total of 928 men.

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 All the descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem totaled 468 men. They were soldiers.

7 These are descendants of Benjamin who moved into Jerusalem. There was Sallu son of Meshullam. (Meshullam was the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah. Pedaiah was the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah. Maaseiah was the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.)

8 Following him were Gabbai and Sallai, for a total of 928 men.

9 Joel son of Zicri was appointed over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in charge of the new area of the city.

10 These are the priests who moved into Jerusalem. There was Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jakin,