Nehemiah 11:8

8 and after him, Gabbai [and] Sallai. [The number of Benjamin's descendants] totaled 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.

Nehemiah 11:8 In-Context

6 All the descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem were 468 outstanding men.

7 These are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu, who was the son of Meshullam, who was the son of Joed, who was the son of Pedaiah, who was the son of Kolaiah, who was the son of Maaseiah, who was the son of Ithiel, who was the son of Jeshaiah,

8 and after him, Gabbai [and] Sallai. [The number of Benjamin's descendants] totaled 928.

9 Joel, son of Zichri, was in charge, and Judah, son of Senuah, was second-in-command over the city.

10 These were the priests: Jedaiah (son of Joiarib), Jachin,