Levite in charge of external affairs in Jerusalem
Shabbethai
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 11:16.
שַׁבְּתַיShabbethai
The name means “my rest.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shabbethai Written by AI
Shabbethai, mentioned in Nehemiah 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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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shabbethai, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Sabbath-born, a Levite who assisted in expounding the law and investigating into the illegal marriages of the Jews (Ezra 10:15; Neh. 8:7; 11:16).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 11:16
Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.