Nehemiah 11:8

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

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 sons of Perez who are dwelling in Jerusalem [are] four hundred sixty and eight, men of valour.

7 And these [are] sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jesaiah;

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

9 And Joel son of Zichri [is] inspector over them, and Judah son of Senuah [is] over the city -- second.

10 Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin,