Hashabiah חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ
A Levite who lived in Jerusalem after the exile.
Biography
Hashabiah was a Levite who lived in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the lists of inhabitants of Jerusalem recorded in the books of 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah. In Nehemiah, he is described as a leader of the Levites. The Levites were responsible for various duties in the temple and in the religious life of the community. No other information is provided about this Hashabiah in the Bible. (1Ch.9.14; Neh.11.15).
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:14
"Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;"
Nehemiah 1 verse Study available
- Nehemiah 11:15
"Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ | H2811H |