People of the Bible

Sallai

The name Sallai means “Sallu, an exaltation; a basket.” Sallai is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Nehemiah 11:8.

Who was Sallai?

Basket-maker. (1.) A Benjamite (Neh. 11:8).

(2.) A priest in the days of Joshua and Zerubbabel (Neh. 12:20).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Sallai

  • Nehemiah 11:8

    And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.