Sabbai
Levite who served after the exile
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Sabbai (also spelled Zabbai) was one of the Levites and Israelites who returned from the Babylonian exile and took part in rebuilding Jerusalem. He is mentioned in connection with Nehemiah's rebuilding of the walls and Ezra's reforms regarding foreign marriages.
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Rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall
Sabbai took part in the work of rebuilding Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. He is mentioned among those who carried out repair work on the wall.
Commitment to separate from foreign wives
Sabbai was among those who had taken foreign wives and committed themselves to sending them away, in accordance with Ezra's reforms.
Service of the Levites in the temple
Sabbai is mentioned among the Levites who oversaw the external work at God's house after returning from Babylon.
Teaching on the law
Sabbai was among the Levites who helped the people understand the law when Ezra read it aloud to the assembly.