Overview
Hashub was a Levite among the exiles who returned to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel's leadership (Ezra 2:40; Nehemiah 7:45). He served as a priest and was involved in rebuilding the city walls during Nehemiah's restoration efforts, demonstrating commitment to restoring God's kingdom (Nehemiah 3:11). His name means "accounting" or "reckoning," reflecting the careful stewardship these returnees showed in rebuilding their nation.
Key Scriptures
"So the priests, the Levites, the people, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants remained in their cities" (Ezra 2:70, ESV). "Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate" (Nehemiah 3:1, NASB). "Hashub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of the Ovens" (Nehemiah 3:11, NIV).
Application
Like Hashub, believers today should actively participate in building up the local church and community, investing in spiritual restoration and growth.