Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Gabbai was a Benjamite leader who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
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Gabbai is mentioned briefly in Neh.11.8 as one of the Benjamite leaders who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is described as coming after Sallu, another Benjamite leader. The context suggests that Gabbai was among the first to resettle in Jerusalem and played a role in the city's repopulation and rebuilding. However, no further details are provided about his specific duties or contributions. The mention of Gabbai in this passage highlights the importance of the Benjamites in the restoration of Jerusalem and the Jewish community after the exile.
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(tax gatherer), apparently the head of an important family of Benjamin resident at Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 11:8) (B.C. before 536.)
GAB'BAI (tax-gatherer), a Benjamite living in Jerusalem. Neh 11:8.
GAB'BAI (tax-gatherer), a Benjamite living in Jerusalem. Neh 11:8.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1373
and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.
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