The meaning of “חֲשַׁבְנְיָה”
Understanding Chăshabnᵉyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Hashabniah. - § Hashabniah = "whom Jehovah regards" - Chashabnejah, the name of two Israelites 1) the father of Hattush,...
חֲשַׁבְנְיָה
Hashabniah. - § Hashabniah = "whom Jehovah regards" - Chashabnejah, the name of two Israelites 1) the father of Hattush, repairer of the wall 2) a Levite who was among those who officiated at the great fast under Ezra and Nehemiah when the covenant was sealed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 3:10 | “And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.” Word: חֲשַׁבְנְיָה (Chăshabnᵉyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 9:5 | “Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.” Word: חֲשַׁבְנְיָה (Chăshabnᵉyâh) |