Gabbai Summary
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Gabbai was a Benjamite leader who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
descendant of Benjamin (NEH 11:8)
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Gabbai
· Also called · H1373 none · NEH 11:8 collector
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גַּבַּי
gabay · H1373 · NEH 11:8 collector
- el Γηβι Gēbi · none · NEH 11:8
- bg Гавай
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Gabbai Article
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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.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Gabbai_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Gabbai@Neh.11.8) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, gabbai_1260)