Lexical Summary Chashbaddanah: Hashbaddanah Original Word: חַשְׁבַּדָּנָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hasbadana From chashab and diyn; considerate judge; Chasbaddanah, an Israelite -- Hasbadana. see HEBREW chashab see HEBREW diyn NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Hashbaddanah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַשְׁבַּדָּנָה proper name, masculine (etymology dubious) — one of those who stood with Ezra at the reading of the law Nehemiah 8:4; B omits; A Ασαβααμα, ᵐ5L Αβαανας. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence Hashbaddanah appears once in the Old Testament—Nehemiah 8:4—where he stands on Ezra’s left as the Law is read to the returned exiles. Narrative and Historical Setting Nehemiah 8 records a watershed moment for the post-exilic community. The wall of Jerusalem has been completed (Nehemiah 6:15), the people have gathered “as one man” (8:1), and Ezra the scribe publicly proclaims the Torah. The platform, the attentive crowd, and the leaders flanking Ezra all underscore Israel’s renewed commitment to covenant faithfulness after decades of exile. Hashbaddanah’s presence places him among the trusted men selected to validate and facilitate this solemn assembly. Role in the Covenant Renewal Assembly Although the text does not detail individual responsibilities, the arrangement of thirteen men around Ezra almost certainly served practical and symbolic purposes: 1. Witnesses – Their visible support authenticated the reading. Relationship to Ezra and Nehemiah’s Reforms The reforms of Ezra (spiritual) and Nehemiah (civic) converge in chapter 8. Hashbaddanah’s association with Ezra links him to the teaching ministry that undergirded social reconstruction. As the Law was re-established at the center of national life, the leaders’ partnership reinforced the inseparability of Word and leadership. Ministry Insight Hashbaddanah exemplifies a supporting servant whose fidelity buttresses public proclamation. Scripture often highlights such secondary figures—those who hold up Moses’ hands (Exodus 17:12) or carry Paul’s letters (Colossians 4:7–9). Their quiet steadfastness strengthens the frontline voices and anchors communal obedience to God’s Word. Theological Themes • Authority of Scripture – His station beside Ezra magnifies the supremacy of divine revelation over personal status. Lessons for the Church Today 1. Uphold Scripture publicly and corporately; reading and exposition remain central to revival. Summary Hashbaddanah’s lone appearance situates him at the heart of Israel’s recommitment to the covenant. Though little else is recorded, his inclusion testifies to the indispensable ministry of supportive, Word-centered leadership in every generation. Forms and Transliterations וְחַשְׁבַּדָּ֖נָה וחשבדנה vechashbadDanah wə·ḥaš·bad·dā·nāh wəḥašbaddānāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 8:4 HEB: וּמַלְכִּיָּ֛ה וְחָשֻׁ֥ם וְחַשְׁבַּדָּ֖נָה זְכַרְיָ֥ה מְשֻׁלָּֽם׃ NAS: Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah KJV: and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, INT: Malchijah Hashum Hashbaddanah Zechariah Meshullam 1 Occurrence |
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