Nehemiah 11:8

8 And after him Gebe, Seli, 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 the sons of Phares who dwelt in Jerusalem four hundred and sixty-eight men of might.

7 And these the children of Benjamin; Selo son of Mesulam, son of Joad, son of Phadaia, son of Coleia, son of Maasias, son of Ethiel, son of Jesia.

8 And after him Gebe, Seli, nine hundred and twenty-eight.

9 And Joel son of Zechri overseer over them: and Juda son of Asana was second in the city.

10 Of the priests: both Jadia son of Joarib, and Jachin.