Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Shabbethai, a Levite, was responsible for overseeing external affairs in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.
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Shabbethai, mentioned in Neh.11.16, was a Levite who held a significant position in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. He is described as being in charge of external affairs, which likely involved managing matters related to the city's interaction with the surrounding regions and foreign entities. This role suggests that Shabbethai had administrative and diplomatic responsibilities, ensuring the smooth functioning of Jerusalem's external relations. His inclusion in the list of Levites and leaders who settled in Jerusalem highlights the importance of his role in the post-exilic community.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7678
Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;
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