Nehemiah 11:8

8 and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—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 The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.

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 Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

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