Bible Person

Hashabiah

Meaning: the estimation of the Lord · Male · 4 cross references

This Hashabiah entry refers to the priest or Levite associated with Ezra's return and later covenantal worship life, not other men of the same name in Chronicles. He belongs to the leadership network helping restore teaching and temple service. First appears in Ezra 8:19.1

AI summary: This Hashabiah matters because the cross references present him in the entrusted, public-facing work of restoration after exile. He appears in the gathering of Levites, in the handling of sacred responsibilities, and in covenant or praise settings, showing a leadership role that is both practical and spiritual. Taken together, the material presents this Hashabiah as a restoration-era priestly leader whose service strengthens the renewed community.1

Central Figure

Hashabiah

Meaning: the estimation of the Lord

One of the chief priests in the time of Ezra (Ezra 8:24).