Hashabiah חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ
A Merarite Levite, son of Amaziah.
Who is Hashabiah in the Bible?
Hashabiah was a Merarite Levite and the son of Amaziah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 6:45. The Merarites were one of the three primary divisions of the Levite tribe, and they held important responsibilities in the maintenance and service of the tabernacle and temple. Though Hashabiah appears only briefly in the biblical record through his inclusion in the Levitical genealogy, his lineage documents the priestly heritage and organizational structure of Israel's religious community during the period chronicled in Chronicles.
Biography
Hashabiah was a Levite of the Merari clan, the son of Amaziah. He is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles. The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for various duties in the tabernacle and later in the temple. No other information is provided about this Hashabiah in the Bible. (1Ch.6.45).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 6:45
"the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ |