Hashabiah חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ
A Levite who repaired part of Jerusalem's wall.
Who is Hashabiah in the Bible?
Hashabiah was a Levite who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership after the Babylonian exile. According to Nehemiah 3:17, he repaired a section of the wall as part of the larger restoration project. His involvement in this work demonstrates the active role that the Levites played in physically rebuilding their community, not merely in religious duties. The participation of figures like Hashabiah reflects the shared commitment among the Jewish people to restore Jerusalem and reestablish their nation after exile.
Biography
Hashabiah was a Levite who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. He, along with the Levites, repaired a section of the wall. This demonstrates Hashabiah's commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem and the importance of the Levites' involvement in this work. (Neh.3.17).
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:17
"Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ |