חַשּׁוּב (chash.shuv)
chash.shuv
Hasshub
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 4 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name chashshuv means "considerate" or "valued." It appears four times in the Hebrew Bible, primarily within lists of people returning from exile. The sources identify several individuals with this name, including a Merarite Levite chief mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:14 and leaders who helped rebuild Jerusalem’s walls under Nehemiah.
Its root relates to counting or estimating worth. In the context of the post-exilic community, the name reflects the value placed on faithful service. The word appears in Nehemiah 3:11 and 3:23, where men named Hashub are credited with repairing sections of the city wall, highlighting their role in restoring the community’s physical and spiritual boundaries.
Translators typically keep the name as Hashub or Chashshuv rather than translating it, preserving the identity of these historical figures. The recurrence of the name among leaders suggests that being "considerate" was a respected trait in those who organized the return and reconstruction efforts described in Chronicles and Nehemiah.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Chashshuv carries a meaning rooted in being counted or valued. In the Bible, names often reflect character or destiny, and this one points to someone whose presence matters. When we look at the people listed in Chronicles and Nehemiah with this name, we see individuals who were not just names on a scroll but active participants in restoring their community.
These men helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after exile. Their work was physical labor, yet it carried spiritual weight because they were restoring order and safety for their neighbors. This reminds us that faithful service is not always loud or famous. Sometimes it is simply showing up to do what needs to be done, contributing your part to the greater good.
Being valued by God does not require grand gestures. It often looks like steady commitment in everyday tasks. Whether you are repairing a relationship or maintaining a routine of prayer, your efforts are seen and counted. You are an essential part of the body of Christ, and your faithful presence strengthens those around you.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 4 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Hasshub2×
- Hasshub2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חַשּׁ֛וּב2×
- וְ/חַשּׁ֖וּב2×
Key Verses
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Nehemiah 3:11
Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahathmoab repaired another portion and the tower of the furnaces.
This verse highlights Hasshub's direct involvement in repairing a specific section of the wall, showing how individual effort contributed to communal security.
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I Chronicles 9:14
Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
Here the name appears in a genealogy, linking Hasshub to the Levitical line of Merari and emphasizing his role in temple service.
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Nehemiah 3:23
After them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs across from their house. After them, Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah made repairs beside his own house.
This occurrence shows Hasshub working alongside Benjamin near his own house, illustrating how personal responsibility intersected with public duty.