Hattush חַטּוּשׁ
A descendant of David, who returned from exile.
Who is Hattush in the Bible?
Hattush was a descendant of David who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 8:2. He is identified specifically as belonging to the royal line of David, which underscores his prominent status among the returning exiles. While the Bible provides no additional details about his personal life or accomplishments, his inclusion in Ezra's returning group highlights the restoration of Jerusalem's leadership and the re-establishment of the Jewish community after captivity. His presence among the exiles symbolizes the fulfillment of God's promise to preserve the Davidic line even through the trauma of exile and dispersion.
Biography
Hattush, a descendant of David, is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the men who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra. He is listed among the descendants of David, indicating his royal lineage. The return led by Ezra was a significant event in the restoration of Jewish life in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. No further information is provided about this Hattush in the Bible. (Ezr.8.2).
In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:2
"from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חַטּוּשׁ |