Hashabiah חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ
A Levitical officer during the reign of David.
Who is Hashabiah in the Bible?
Hashabiah was a Levitical officer appointed by King David to oversee administrative and religious duties in the region west of the Jordan River. According to 1 Chronicles 26:30, he was a member of the Hebronite clan and led approximately 1,700 capable men in managing both the affairs of Israel and the service of the king in that territory. His appointment reflects David's careful organization of the Levitical priesthood and the division of responsibilities across the kingdom. Hashabiah's role demonstrates the significant administrative infrastructure that supported both religious practice and civil governance during David's reign.
Biography
Hashabiah was a Levite appointed by King David to serve as an officer in the region west of the Jordan River. He was a member of the Hebronite clan and was likely a man of leadership and administrative skills. Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, were responsible for the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan in all the work of the Lord and the service of the king. (1Ch.26.30).
In Scripture
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- 1 Chronicles 26:30
"From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ |