Benjamite leader who settled in Jerusalem.
Gabbai
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 11:8.
The name means “the back.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Gabbai Written by AI
Gabbai is mentioned briefly in Nehemiah 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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 11:8
and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.