Bible Dictionary
Hashabiah
A name borne by several Levites, priests, and other leaders who served in worship, managed temple responsibilities, helped repair Jerusalem’s wall, or joined in covenant renewal.
Definition
Hashabiah was a name borne by several Levites, priests, and other leaders. Individuals with this name served in worship, supervised temple or regional responsibilities, returned from exile, helped repair Jerusalem’s wall, and participated in covenant renewal.
Biblical Usage
Hashabiah is associated with the families of Merari and Jeduthun, Levites in Jerusalem, temple treasurers, priests, leaders under the kings, a wall-builder, and a signer or participant in covenant observances.
Historical Background
The name means “whom God regards” or “Yahweh regards.” The records identify several different men rather than necessarily one individual.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Regarded by Jehovah. (1.) Merarite Levite (1 Chr. 6:45; 9:14). (2.) A son of Jeduthun (25:3, 19). (3.) Son of Kemuel (26:30). (4.) One of the chief Levites (2 Chr. 35:9). (5.) A Levite (Neh. 11:22). (6.) One of the chief priests in the time of Ezra (Ezra 8:24). (7.) A chief of the Levites (Neh. 12:24). (8.) Ezra 8:19. (9.) Neh. 3:17.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God regards).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hash-a-bi'-a (chashabhyah):</p><p>(1) Two Levites of the family of Merari (1Ch 6:45; 9:14).</p><p>(2) A Levite who dwelt in Jerusalem at the time of Nehemiah (Ne 11:15).</p><p>(3) A son of Jeduthun (1Ch 25:3).</p><p>(4) A Hebronite, chief of a clan of warriors who had charge of West Jordan in the interests of Yahweh and the king of Israel (1Ch 26:30).</p><p>(5) A Levite who was a "ruler" (1Ch 27:17).</p><p>(6) One of the Levite chiefs in the time of Josiah, who gave liberally toward the sacrifices (2Ch 35:9). In 1 Esdras 1:9 it is "Sabias."</p><p>(7) A Levite whom Ezra induced to return from exile with him (Ezr 8:19). 1 Esdras 8:48 has "Asebias."</p><p>(8) One of the twelve priests set apart by Ezra to take care of the gold, the silver, and the vessels of the temple on their return from exile (Ezr 8:24; /APC 1Esdras 8:54, "'Assamias").</p><p>(9) Ruler of half of the district of "Keilah," who helped to repair the walls under Nehemiah (Ne 3:17), and also helped to seal the covenant (Ne 10:11; 12:24).</p><p>(10) A Levite (Ne 11:22).</p><p>(11) A priest (Ne 12:21).</p><p>J. J. Reeve</p>