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Nehemiah 11:8

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Berean Standard Bible

and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And after him Gebbai, Sellai, nine hundred twenty-eight.

Free Bible Version

and after him Gabbai and Sallai, a total of 928.

Geneva Bible 1599

And after him Gabai, Sallai, nine hundreth and twentie and eight.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Two of Sallu’s relatives, Gabbai and Sallai, also settled in Jerusalem. Altogether, 928 people from the tribe of Benjamin settled in Jerusalem

Unlocked Literal Bible

and those following him, Gabbai and Sallai, 928 men.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

After him Gabbai and Sallai, nine hundred twenty-eight.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

Jerusalem’s New Settlers

⁷From 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;⁸and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. ⁹Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

Summary

This verse lists the names of Levites who resided in Jerusalem, highlighting the importance of their presence in the city to carry out their duties in the temple. The Levites were responsible for leading worship, offering sacrifices, and teaching the people the law of God. By recording their names, the verse emphasizes the significance of their role in maintaining the spiritual life of the community and upholding the worship of God in Jerusalem.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two,.... That offered the sacrifices, burnt incense, set on the shewbread, lighted the lamps, &c. and Adaiah the son of Jeroham; see Ch1 9:12 whose genealogy is traced here through Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashur, to Malchiah.

Nehemiah 11:8

Jerusalem’s New Settlers

⁷From 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;⁸and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. ⁹Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

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Berean Standard Bible

and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And after him Gebbai, Sellai, nine hundred twenty-eight.

Free Bible Version

and after him Gabbai and Sallai, a total of 928.

Geneva Bible 1599

And after him Gabai, Sallai, nine hundreth and twentie and eight.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Two of Sallu’s relatives, Gabbai and Sallai, also settled in Jerusalem. Altogether, 928 people from the tribe of Benjamin settled in Jerusalem

Unlocked Literal Bible

and those following him, Gabbai and Sallai, 928 men.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

After him Gabbai and Sallai, nine hundred twenty-eight.

Young's Literal Translation

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