Hashum
Israelite leader who returned from exile
Auch bekannt als: Hashum
Hashum was the head of an Israelite family that returned from the Babylonian exile. His descendants are mentioned in connection with the return of Zerubbabel and Ezra, and some of his descendants had to separate from their foreign wives as part of Ezra's reforms.
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Descendants Return from Babylon
Hashum's descendants were among those who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile under Zerubbabel's leadership. 223 of his descendants are listed in the register of returnees.
Listed in Nehemiah's Register
In Nehemiah's list of those who returned, 328 of Hashum's descendants are mentioned.
Descendants Separate from Foreign Wives
Several of Hashum's descendants had taken foreign wives and were required to separate from them as part of Ezra's reforms to preserve the religious purity of the people.
Participation in Sealing the Covenant
Hashum, or a representative of his family, was among those who sealed the covenant to follow God's law under Nehemiah's leadership.
Presence at the reading of the Law
Hashum was among the leaders standing beside Ezra when the Law was read aloud to the people, marking an important spiritual renewal.