Nehemiah 11:8

8 And [following] after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred and twenty-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 of the descendants of Perez who were living in Jerusalem [were] four hundred and sixty-eight able-bodied men.

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

8 And [following] after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred and twenty-eight.

9 And Joel son of Zicri, their chief officer; and Judah son of Hassenuah, second [in command] over the city.

10 From the priests: Jedaiah son of Jehoiarib, Jakin,