Hashabiah חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ
Leader of the Levites during the reign of David.
Who is Hashabiah in the Bible?
Hashabiah was a Levite leader who served during the reign of King David, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:17. He held a position of authority over the Levites and was included among the tribal leaders who helped David organize and govern the kingdom of Israel. In his role, Hashabiah would have overseen the Levites' religious duties, including their service in the tabernacle and their preparation for future temple worship. Though Scripture provides limited details about his individual life, his position reflects the important administrative and spiritual responsibilities the Levites held in maintaining Israel's religious order during David's reign.
Biography
Hashabiah was the leader of the Levites during the reign of King David. He is mentioned in the list of leaders of the tribes of Israel who assisted David in organizing the kingdom. As the head of the Levites, Hashabiah would have been responsible for overseeing the various duties of the Levites in the religious life of the nation, including their service in the tabernacle and later in the temple. No other information is provided about this Hashabiah in the Bible. (1Ch.27.17).
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:17
"over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ |