Hashabiah חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ
A musician in the temple, son of Jeduthun.
Who is Hashabiah in the Bible?
Hashabiah was a musician in the temple of Israel during King David's reign, serving as one of the sons of Jeduthun, a leading musical director appointed by the king (1 Chronicles 25:3, 25:19). Along with his brothers, he was skilled in playing lyres and harps as part of the formal temple worship service. Hashabiah and the other musicians under Jeduthun's leadership not only performed instrumentally but also prophesied, combining musical talent with spiritual gifts under the direction of the king. His inclusion in David's carefully organized system of temple musicians demonstrates the important role that skilled, dedicated musicians played in Israel's worship and spiritual life.
Biography
Hashabiah was one of the musicians in the temple during the reign of King David. He was a son of Jeduthun, who was one of the three main leaders of music appointed by David. Hashabiah and his brothers were assigned to play lyres and harps in the temple service. They were skilled musicians who prophesied under the direction of the king. (1Ch.25.3,19).
Family
Siblings
- Obed-edom Tribe of LeviA SingerGittite who housed the ArkView full profile →
- Mattithiah Tribe of LeviA SingerLevite musician during the time of David.View full profile →
- Gedaliah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunSon of Jeduthun; a temple musician during David's reign.View full profile →
- Zeri Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunSon of Jeduthun, a temple musicianView full profile →
- Jeshaiah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunA Levite, son of Jeduthun the musician.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 25:3
"From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD."
- 1 Chronicles 25:19
"the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ |
Hashabiah
(3) A son of Jeduthun (1Ch 25:3).
(4) A Hebronite, chief of a clan of warriors who had charge of West Jordan in the interests of Yahweh and the king of Israel (1Ch 26:30).
(5) A Levite who was a "ruler" (1Ch 27:17).
(6) One of the Levite chiefs in the time of Josiah, who gave liberally toward the sacrifices (2Ch 35:9). In 1 Esdras 1:9 it is "Sabias."
(7) A Levite whom Ezra induced to return from exile with him (Ezr 8:19). 1 Esdras 8:48 has "Asebias."
(8) One of the twelve priests set apart by Ezra to take care of the gold, the silver, and the vessels of the temple on their return from exile (Ezr 8:24; /APC 1Esdras 8:54, "'Assamias").
(9) Ruler of half of the district of "Keilah," who helped to repair the walls under Nehemiah (Ne 3:17), and also helped to seal the covenant (Ne 10:11; 12:24).
(10) A Levite (Ne 11:22).
(11) A priest (Ne 12:21).
J. J. Reeve
ha-shab'-na (chashabhnah): One who helped to seal the covenant under Nehemiah (Ne 10:25).
hash-ab-ne-i'-a (chashabhneyah; the King