Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Hashabiah was a Levitical officer appointed by King David to serve in trans-Jordan.
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Hashabiah was a Levite appointed by King David to serve as an officer in the region west of the Jordan River. He was a member of the Hebronite clan and was likely a man of leadership and administrative skills. Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, were responsible for the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan in all the work of the Lord and the service of the king. (1Ch.26.30).
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2811
From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.
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