Sallai Summary
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Sallai was a Benjamite who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 11.
descendant of Benjamin (NEH 11:8)
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Sallai
Sallu, an exaltation; a basket
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Sallai
· Also called · H5543 none · NEH 11:8 [poss.] G-d had restored
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סַלַּי
salay · H5543 · NEH 11:8 [poss.] G-d had restored
- he סַלָּ֑י · H5543A
- el Σηλι Sēli · none · NEH 11:8
- bg Салай
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Sallai Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Sallai is mentioned in Neh 11:8 as one of the Benjamites who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The list in Nehemiah 11 records the names of the people who volunteered to live in Jerusalem, which was in need of repopulation and rebuilding after the return from exile (Neh 11:1-2). Sallai is listed along with Gabbai as a Benjamite who resided in Jerusalem. No further details are provided about his specific role or contributions to the community. The resettlement of Jerusalem by people from various tribes, including Benjamin, was an important step in the restoration of Jewish life and worship in the city following the exile.
Sallai 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Benjamite (Neh. 11:8).
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