Nehemiah 3:17

After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.

Cross-reference

Nehemiah 3:16 records the preceding section repaired by Nehemiah son of Azbuk, providing the sequence of wall rebuilding.

Nehemiah 3:9 records Rephaiah repairing half of Jerusalem, mirroring the same role and formula used for the Levites in 3:17.

Nehemiah 10:25 Historical context

Nehemiah 10:25 shows Rehum, also a Levite leader from 3:17, now sealing the covenant — a continued role in the community.

Ezra 8:19 Historical context

Ezra 8:19 lists Hashabiah as a Levite returning from exile, likely the same person mentioned here as ruler of Keilah's district.

Joshua 15:44 Historical context

Joshua 15:44 lists Keilah as a city in Judah, giving geographical context to Hashabiah's district mentioned here.

1 Samuel 23:1 Historical context

1 Samuel 23:1 recounts the Philistine attack on Keilah, providing historical background for the district ruled by Hashabiah.

1 Samuel 23:2–13 Historical context

1 Samuel 23:2-13 details David's rescue of Keilah and his escape, enriching the historical significance of this location.