Levite living at the time of United Monarchy
Hashabiah was a musician in the temple, one of the sons of Jeduthun.
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Hashabiah was one of the musicians in the temple during the reign of King David. He was a son of Jeduthun, who was one of the three main leaders of music appointed by David. Hashabiah and his brothers were assigned to play lyres and harps in the temple service. They were skilled musicians who prophesied under the direction of the king. (1Ch.25.3,19).
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2811
From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD.
the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
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