Hatita חֲטִיטָא
Ancestor of gatekeepers who returned from exile.
Biography
Hatita is mentioned as an ancestor of a group of gatekeepers who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the gates of the temple and maintaining order within its precincts. In the lists of returnees recorded in Ezra and Nehemiah, the descendants of Hatita are mentioned among the gatekeepers. No further information about Hatita is provided in the Bible. (Ezr.2.42; Neh.7.45).
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:42
"The children of the gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all one hundred thirty-nine."
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:45
"The gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲטִיטָא | H2410 |