Hashubah חֲשֻׁבָה

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A descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.

Who is Hashubah in the Bible?

Hashubah was a descendant of King Jeconiah (also called Jehoiachin) of Judah and appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 3:20. He was the son of Zerubbabel, a significant leader who directed the Jewish return from Babylonian exile and oversaw the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Beyond his mention in this genealogy, no other biblical details about Hashubah's life or accomplishments are recorded. His inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the continuity of the royal lineage of Judah through the period of exile and restoration.

Biography

Hashubah was a descendant of King Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin) of Judah. He is mentioned in the genealogy of the royal line of Judah recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles. Hashubah was one of the sons of Zerubbabel, who was a key figure in the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. No other information is provided about Hashubah in the Bible. (1Ch.3.20).

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 3:20

    "and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed."

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Named Hebrew חֲשֻׁבָה
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Hashubah

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

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