חֲשַׁבְיָ֫הוּ
cha.shav.yah
Hashabiah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Hashabiah: A Biblical Personal Name Hashabiah (חֲשַׁבְיָהוּ) is a Hebrew personal name that appears four times in the biblical text. The name itself is a compound formation, combining elements that suggest meaning related to thought or reckoning with a divine component, though the lexicon data provided does not specify the precise etymological breakdown or its literal meaning. As a proper name occurring only four times in Scripture, Hashabiah appears to have been borne by specific historical or genealogical figures rather than serving as a common term. The limited frequency of occurrences suggests these were individuals of some significance to the biblical record, though without additional context beyond the lexicon entry, the specific roles or identities of these individuals cannot be determined from the data provided. The name's consistent use as a personal designation across its biblical appearances indicates it was an established name within Hebrew-speaking communities, likely following conventional naming patterns of ancient Israel. Beyond confirming its existence as a biblical name with four documented instances, the lexicon data alone does not provide information about the individuals who bore this name or their historical importance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
and Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brothers and their sons, twenty;
Ezra 8:24Then I set apart twelve of the chiefs of the priests, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers with them,
Nehemiah 10:11Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah,
Nehemiah 12:24The chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers close to them, to praise and give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, watch next to watch.