Overview
Hattush is mentioned in Ezra 8:2 as one of the heads of families who returned from exile under Ezra's leadership around 458 BC. He is also listed among the priests and Levites who sealed the covenant to keep God's law in Nehemiah 10:4, demonstrating his commitment to spiritual renewal.
Key Scriptures
"Of the sons of David: Hattush." (Ezra 8:2, ESV)
"And the Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel." (Nehemiah 10:9, ESV)
"The people of Israel, the priests, and the Levites have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands..." (Ezra 9:1, ESV)
Application
Like Hattush, believers today should actively pursue spiritual restoration and commit themselves to living according to God's Word, recognizing that genuine faith is demonstrated through covenant loyalty and obedience to Scripture.