Hashabneiah חֲשַׁבְנְיָה
A repairer of Jerusalem's wall.
Who is Hashabneiah in the Bible?
Hashabneiah was a resident of Jerusalem who participated in the reconstruction of the city's walls under the leadership of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 3:10). He repaired a section of the wall that was located near his own house, indicating both his personal investment in Jerusalem's restoration and his willingness to contribute to the community's defense and renewal. Though little else is recorded about him in Scripture, Hashabneiah represents the many ordinary citizens who played vital roles in rebuilding Jerusalem after the exile, demonstrating how collective effort and local leadership were essential to the city's restoration.
Biography
Hashabneiah is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the individuals who helped repair Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He repaired a section of the wall near his house, which suggests that he lived in Jerusalem and had a personal stake in the city's restoration. No other information is provided about this Hashabneiah in the Bible. (Neh.3.10).
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:10
"next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲשַׁבְנְיָה |
Hashabneiah
connection with the prayer preceding the signing of the covenant (Ne 9:5); possibly identical with the Hashabiah (chashabhyah) of Ezr 8:19,24; Ne 10:11; 11:22; 12:24, or one of these.
hash-ba-da'-na, hash-bad'-a-na (chashbaddanah): Probably a Levite. He was one of those who stood at Ezra's left hand when he read the law, and helped the people to understand the meaning (<ref osisRef=