Hashubah was a descendant of King David through the lineage of Zerubbabel, mentioned in the genealogical records of Chronicles. He is one of the royal descendants registered after the exile in Babylon and represents the continuity of the Davidic line at a time when the kingdom had ceased to exist.
22The sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. The sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat—six.[^1]
[^1]: Only five names are listed here, though the text says six; the count may include Shemaiah himself or reflect a name lost in copying.
Hashubah belonged to the royal Davidic line, which was carefully recorded after the Babylonian captivity to preserve the inheritance and promises connected to David's house.
22The sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. The sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat—six.[^1]
[^1]: Only five names are listed here, though the text says six; the count may include Shemaiah himself or reflect a name lost in copying.
Through Zerubbabel, who led the Jews back from exile, the lineage continued. Hashubah was part of this important line that carried forward the messianic promise.
After returning from Babylon, it became essential to document the Davidic lineage. Hashubah is part of this record, demonstrating God's faithfulness to the promises given to David.
22The sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. The sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat—six.[^1]
[^1]: Only five names are listed here, though the text says six; the count may include Shemaiah himself or reflect a name lost in copying.