and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.
Parallel translations
- WEB After him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty-eight.
- KJV And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
- NKJV and after him Gabbai and Sallai, nine hundred and twenty-eight.
- NASB and after him Gabbai and Sallai, 928.
- NLT After him were Gabbai and Sallai and a total of 928 relatives.
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Quick answer
Gabbai and Sallai are named, with the Benjamites numbering 928. The record totals Benjamin's contribution to Jerusalem's population.
Overview
Following Sallu, this verse adds further Benjamite settlers and counts 928 of them in the city. These numbers, alongside Judah's, show a deliberate and organized effort to fill Jerusalem. The plain bookkeeping of the restoration testifies to God's faithfulness in bringing his people back and establishing them securely.
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