Hattush is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily recognized as a descendant of David and a member of the priestly and royal lineage. His name, which may mean "assembled" or "gathered," appears in several genealogical records, highlighting his significance within the post-exilic community of Israel.

Genealogical Significance

Hattush is first mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. In 1 Chronicles 3:22, he is listed as a descendant of David: "The descendants of Shecaniah: Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat—six in all." This passage places Hattush within the royal lineage, underscoring his connection to the house of David, which held messianic expectations and a central role in Israel's history.

Return from Exile

Hattush is also noted for his role in the return from the Babylonian exile. In Ezra 8:2, he is mentioned among those who returned with Ezra to Jerusalem: "From the descendants of Phinehas: Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar: Daniel; from the descendants of David: Hattush." This return was a significant event in Jewish history, as it marked the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple. Hattush's inclusion in this group highlights his importance and dedication to the spiritual and communal restoration of Israel.

Priestly Lineage

In addition to his royal connections, Hattush is associated with the priestly lineage. Nehemiah 10:4 lists him among the priests who sealed the covenant: "Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch." This covenant was a renewal of the people's commitment to follow the Law of Moses, emphasizing the role of the priesthood in guiding and maintaining the spiritual integrity of the nation.

Role in Rebuilding Efforts

Hattush's involvement in the post-exilic community is further evidenced by his participation in the rebuilding efforts. Nehemiah 3:10 mentions a Hattush who worked on repairing the wall of Jerusalem: "Next to them, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs." While it is not explicitly clear if this is the same Hattush, the mention of his name in this context suggests a continued commitment to the physical and spiritual restoration of Jerusalem.

Conclusion

Hattush's presence in the biblical narrative, though not extensively detailed, reflects the interconnectedness of the royal and priestly lines in the post-exilic period. His participation in the return from exile, covenant renewal, and rebuilding efforts underscores the collaborative efforts of the Jewish community to restore their identity and faithfulness to God.Hattush

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Assembled.

(1.) A priest who returned with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:2).

(2.) Ezra 8:2.

(3.) Nehemiah 3:10.

(4.) Nehemiah 10:4.

(5.) 1 Chronicles 3:22.

HATTUSH

hat'-ush (chaTTush):

(1) Son of Shemaiah, a descendant of the kings of Judah, in the 5th generation from Zerubbabel (1 Chronicles 3:22). He returned with Zerubbabel and Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:2 Nehemiah 12:2). (There is some doubt as to whether the Hatrush of the lineage of David and the priest of the same name, mentioned in Nehemiah 10:4 and 12:2, are one and the same.) He was one of those who signed the covenant with Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:4).

(2) Son of Hashabneiah; aided Nehemiah to repair the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:10).

Horace J. Wolf

2407. Chattush -- three Israelites
... Chattush. 2408 . three Israelites. Transliteration: Chattush Phonetic Spelling:
(khat-toosh') Short Definition: Hattush. ... NASB Word Usage Hattush (5). Hattush. ...
/hebrew/2407.htm - 6kHattush (5 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HATTUSH. ... Horace J. Wolf. Multi-Version Concordance
Hattush (5 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 3:22 The sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. ...
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Malluch (6 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Nehemiah 10:4 Hattush, Shebaniah,
Malluch, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Haughtily (8 Occurrences)

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Neari'ah (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 3:22 And the sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah; and the sons of Shemaiah:
Hattush, and Igal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. (See RSV). ...
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Neariah (3 Occurrences)
... Neariah (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 3:22 The sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. The
sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, and Igal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. ...
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Jedaiah (13 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 3:10 Next to them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, over against
his house. Next to him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabneiah. ...
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Jigeal (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 3:22 And the sons of Shechaniah: Shemaiah; and the sons of Shemaiah:
Hattush, and Jigeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. (DBY). ...
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Jedai'ah (13 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 3:10 And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over
against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabneiah. ...
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Igal (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 3:22 The sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. The sons of Shemaiah: Hattush,
and Igal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. ...
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Igeal (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 3:22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah;
Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. ...
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