Shabbethai

Shabbethai, a Levite, was responsible for overseeing external affairs in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.

The name Shabbethai means “my rest”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 11:16; only referred to as Shabbethai (שַׁבְּתַי).

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Shabbethai

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Mentions

  1. Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;