Hashabneiah חֲשַׁבְנְיָה
A Levite who led the people in prayer.
Who is Hashabneiah in the Bible?
Hashabneiah was a Levite who led the people in public prayer during a significant ceremony in Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership (Nehemiah 9:5). He participated in a formal service of prayer and confession that took place after the completion of the city's wall and the reading of the Law to the assembled people. Along with other Levites, Hashabneiah led the congregation in blessing the Lord and recounting His faithfulness to Israel throughout their history. His prominent role in this ceremony illustrates the vital function that Levites served in Israel's worship and spiritual leadership, serving as mediators who helped guide the people in their devotion and remembrance of God's covenant acts.
Biography
Hashabneiah was a Levite who participated in a public ceremony of prayer and confession during the time of Nehemiah. He, along with several other Levites, led the people in blessing the Lord and recounting His faithfulness to Israel throughout history. This ceremony took place after the completion of Jerusalem's wall and the reading of the Law to the people. Hashabneiah's role in this ceremony highlights the importance of the Levites in leading the people in worship and prayer. (Neh.9.5).
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 9:5
"Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲשַׁבְנְיָה |