Hasshub חַשּׁוּב
One who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah.
Who is Hasshub in the Bible?
Hasshub was one of the Jewish leaders who sealed the covenant recorded in Nehemiah 10:23 during the post-exilic period. Following the completion of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah's leadership, the people of Israel entered into a solemn agreement to obey God's laws and commandments, and Hasshub joined other leaders, priests, and Levites in formally sealing this covenant. Little biographical information about Hasshub is provided in Scripture beyond this single mention. His participation in this covenant signing demonstrates his role as a community leader committed to the spiritual restoration of Israel after the Babylonian exile.
Biography
Hasshub 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 Hasshub. No other information is provided about this Hasshub in the Bible. (Neh.10.23).
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 10:23
"Hoshea, Hananiah, Hasshub,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חַשּׁוּב |