Nehemiah 11:8
Nehemiah 11:8 in Multiple Translations
and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.
And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred and twenty-eight.
and after him Gabbai and Sallai, a total of 928.
And after him Gabai, Sallai, nine hundreth and twentie and eight.
and after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
After him Gabbai and Sallai, nine hundred twenty-eight.
And after him, Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
And after him Gebbai, Sellai, nine hundred twenty-eight.
Two of Sallu’s relatives, Gabbai and Sallai, also settled in Jerusalem. Altogether, 928 people from the tribe of Benjamin settled in Jerusalem
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וְ/אַחֲרָ֖י/ו
גַּבַּ֣י
סַלָּ֑י
תְּשַׁ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
וְ/אַחֲרָ֖י/ו
ʼachar
H310
after
Conj | Prep | Suff
גַּבַּ֣י
Gabbay
H1373
`men`
N-proper
סַלָּ֑י
Çallûw
H5543
`valor`
N-proper
תְּשַׁ֥ע
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:8
וְ/אַחֲרָ֖י/ו
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Conj | Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
גַּבַּ֣י
Gabbay
H1373
"`men`"
N-proper
Gabbai was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return, mentioned in Nehemiah 11:8. His name means 'my back' and he was a leader of a Benjamite family in Jerusalem.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.8; also translated "men"; § Gabbai = "my back" the head of an important Benjamite family living in Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Gabbai. See also: Nehemiah 11:8.
סַלָּ֑י
Çallûw
H5543
"`valor`"
N-proper
Sallu was a man who lived during the time of the Israelites' return from exile, mentioned in Nehemiah 11:7 as the son of Meshullam. His name means 'weighed' and he was a Benjamite, part of the tribe of Benjamin.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.8; also translated "valor"; § Sallu or Salu or Sallai = "weighed" a Benjamite
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Sallai, Sallu, Salu. See also: Numbers 25:14; Nehemiah 11:8; Nehemiah 12:20.
תְּשַׁ֥ע
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:8
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- Nehemiah 11:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:8
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:8
Context — Jerusalem’s New Settlers
6The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.
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. 10From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin;Nehemiah 11:8 Summary
Nehemiah 11:8 tells us about a group of 928 men who followed Sallu, Gabbai, and Sallai, descendants of Benjamin, as they settled in Jerusalem after the exile. This verse shows us the importance of community and leadership, as people worked together to rebuild and restore their city, much like the early church in Acts 2:41-47. Just like these men, we can be part of a community that is committed to serving and loving one another, as seen in Galatians 5:13 and 1 Peter 4:10. By following the example of Sallu and his followers, we can learn to work together and support one another in our own communities, as God rebuilds and restores us, according to Jeremiah 31:4 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the followers mentioned in Nehemiah 11:8?
The followers mentioned in Nehemiah 11:8 are Gabbai and Sallai, who are associated with Sallu son of Meshullam, a descendant of Benjamin, as seen in Nehemiah 11:7. They are part of the group of people who settled in Jerusalem after the exile.
What is the significance of the number 928 in Nehemiah 11:8?
The number 928 in Nehemiah 11:8 refers to the total number of men who followed Sallu, Gabbai, and Sallai, indicating a significant group of people who were committed to rebuilding and repopulating Jerusalem, as part of the larger effort described in Ezra 1:1-4 and Nehemiah 7:6-73.
How does Nehemiah 11:8 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Nehemiah 11:8 is part of a larger list of people who settled in Jerusalem after the exile, as described in Nehemiah 11:1-36. This verse provides specific details about the descendants of Benjamin and their leaders, highlighting the diversity and organization of the returning community, much like the lists in Numbers 1:1-54 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
What can we learn from the example of Sallu and his followers in Nehemiah 11:8?
The example of Sallu and his followers in Nehemiah 11:8 teaches us about the importance of leadership, community, and faithfulness, as seen in other biblical examples such as Exodus 18:13-27 and Acts 2:41-47, where people worked together to build and serve their communities.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a follower of a leader, and how can I apply this concept to my own life as a follower of Jesus Christ, as described in John 10:27 and 1 Corinthians 11:1?
- How can I contribute to the rebuilding and restoration of my own community, just like Sallu and his followers did in Jerusalem, as seen in Isaiah 61:4 and Amos 9:14?
- What role do numbers and statistics play in the biblical narrative, and what can I learn from the specific number 928 in Nehemiah 11:8, in light of other numerical accounts like Genesis 5:1-32 and Revelation 7:1-8?
- How does the concept of community and shared purpose, as seen in Nehemiah 11:8, relate to my own relationships and goals, as discussed in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Philippians 2:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:8
And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:8
So here were more of Benjamin than of Judah, because the city did chiefly and most properly belong to that tribe, as hath been noted before.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:8
Nehemiah 11:7 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. Nehemiah 11:8 And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight. Ver. 7,8. Little Benjamin, the smallest of the tribes of Israel, 1 Samuel 9:21, yields more by half than Judah. Jerusalem stood in both these tribes.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:8
(4-19) The heads in Jerusalem: as compared with 1 Chronicles 9, by no means complete. Judah and Benjamin are represented, with priests and Levites and porters.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:8
Nehemiah 11:1 to Nehemiah 12:26. Extracts from Registers and Public Lists1, 2. Measures taken to increase the number of dwellers in Jerusalem. This passage seems to take up the thread which had been dropped at Nehemiah 7:4. Nehemiah had been rendered anxious by the fewness of the inhabitants in proportion to the size of the area of the city. The census which he undertook reminded him of the old register which had come to his notice (Nehemiah 7:6-73); the memoirs of Nehemiah were then interrupted by a description of the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles, and the Solemn Covenant (8–10). The Compiler returning to the subject of the paucity of dwellers in Jerusalem, briefly describes the method adopted of increasing their number, probably epitomizing the account which Nehemiah’s own Memoirs contained.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:8
LIST OF THE CHIEFS OF THE , Nehemiah 11:3-16.A comparison of this list with that of 1 Chronicles 9, (where see notes,) shows that they both agree in their plan, and in a considerable number of their names.