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 that dwelt at Jerusalem [were] four hundred sixty and eight valiant men.

7 And these [are] the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the 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 Jesaiah.

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

9 And Joel the son of Zichri [was] their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah [was] second over the city.

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