Nehemiah 11:8

8 and his followers, Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.

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Nehemiah 11:8 in Other Translations

KJV

8 And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.

ESV

8 and his brothers, men of valor, 928.

NLT

8 After him were Gabbai and Sallai and a total of 928 relatives.

MSG

8 and his brothers Gabbai and Sallai: 928 men.

CSB

8 and after him Gabbai [and] Sallai: 928.

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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Nehemiah 11:8 In-Context

6 The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of standing.

7 From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah,

8 and his followers, Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.

9 Joel son of Zikri was their chief officer, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the New Quarter of the city.

10 From the priests: Jedaiah; the son of Joiarib; Jakin;

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