Gabbai גַּבַּי
Benjamite leader who settled in Jerusalem.
Biography
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.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 11:8
"After him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty-eight."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גַּבַּי | H1373 |