Hasshub חַשּׁוּב
A Levite who lived in Jerusalem after the exile.
Biography
Hasshub 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 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah. In both passages, Hasshub is identified as a Levite, indicating his role in the religious life of the community. The Levites were responsible for various duties in the temple and in the worship services. No other information is provided about Hasshub 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
- 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 | חַשּׁוּב | H2815G |
Hasshub
>(2) Another builder of the same name (Ne 3:23).
(3) One of the signers of the covenant (Ne 10:23).
(4) A Levite chief (Ne 11:15; 1Ch 9:14). BDB makes (1) and (3) identical.
has-o-fe'-reth.
See SOPHERETH.
hast (chaphaz, chush, mahar; speudo): "Haste" (from a root meaning "to pursue") implies "celerity