Hattush חַטּוּשׁ
A priest who sealed the covenant and returned with Zerubbabel.
Who is Hattush in the Bible?
Hattush was a priest during the postexilic period of Israel's history who played a role in the spiritual renewal of Jerusalem. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:4 as one of the priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, a solemn agreement in which the people of Israel recommitted themselves to following God's laws and commandments. Hattush is also listed in Nehemiah 12:2 among the priests who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel from Babylonian exile, making him part of the first wave of exiles to restore the community. His participation in both the return from exile and the covenant sealing demonstrates his significance as a religious leader during a pivotal time of Israel's restoration and spiritual recommitment.
Biography
Hattush was a priest who lived during the time of Nehemiah. He is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the priests 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. Hattush is also listed among the priests who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, indicating that he was among the first group of exiles to return from Babylon. As a priest, Hattush would have had important responsibilities in the religious life of the community. (Neh.10.4; 12.2).
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 10:4
"Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:2
"Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חַטּוּשׁ |