Hashabnah חֲשַׁבְנָה
One who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah.
Who is Hashabnah in the Bible?
Hashabnah was one of the Israelite leaders who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah as recorded in Nehemiah 10:25. This covenant represented a solemn commitment by the people of Israel to obey God's laws and commandments following the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Though his name appears among the signatories alongside priests, Levites, and other leaders, no additional biographical details are provided about him in Scripture. Hashabnah's presence among the covenant signers demonstrates the broad-based commitment across Israel's leadership to renewed faithfulness to God during the post-exilic period.
Biography
Hashabnah is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the individuals who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. This covenant was a solemn agreement made by the people of Israel to follow God's laws and commandments. The covenant was sealed by a group of leaders, priests, Levites, and others, including Hashabnah. No other information is provided about Hashabnah in the Bible. (Neh.10.25).
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 10:25
"Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲשַׁבְנָה |
Hashabnah
(1) Father of one of the builders of the wall (Ne 3:10).
(2) A Levite mentioned in