Sattus (also known as Shabbetai) was a Levite mentioned in connection with Ezra's reforms after the return from the Babylonian exile. He was among those who helped the people understand the Law and participated in the work of addressing mixed marriages among the Israelites.
Key events
Reading and Explanation of the Law
Sattus was among the Levites who helped the people understand God's Law when Ezra read it aloud to the assembly.
7And Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—the Levites—explained the Law to the people while they remained in their places.
4On the platform of the Levites stood Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Kenani, and they cried out with a loud voice to the LORD their God.
5Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said: "Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting." "Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above every blessing and praise.