Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,

NEHEMIAH 10:11KJV
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Nehemiah 10:11 (KJV)

What does Nehemiah 10:11 mean?

Nehemiah 10:11 lists three names: Micha, Rehob, and Hashabiah. These are individuals who are recorded among the signers of the covenant in Jerusalem, showing their commitment to the agreement being made with God and the community.

This verse is part of a longer list in Nehemiah 10, where various leaders and representatives of the people are named as those who pledged themselves to uphold God’s law after the return from exile. The list serves to document who stood publicly for this renewed dedication, making the commitment both personal and communal.

The Hebrew behind Nehemiah 10:11

  • מִיכָה (Micha): This name is often understood as “Who is like Yahweh?” It highlights a sense of devotion or recognition of God’s uniqueness, which fits the context of a covenant renewal.
  • רְחוֹב (Rehob): The name Rehob can mean “broad” or “open place.” While the meaning does not add much detail here, it identifies a specific individual among the signers.
  • חֲשַׁבְיָה (Hashabiah): This name means “Yahweh has considered” or “Yahweh has regarded.” It suggests a sense of being noticed or cared for by God, which may have been meaningful for those returning from exile.

Why Nehemiah 10:11 matters

  • Nehemiah 10:11 helps clarify that the covenant was not just a general or anonymous agreement but was affirmed by specific, named individuals, making the commitment traceable and real.
  • The verse connects to the wider passage by showing the breadth of participation, including various leaders and families, which emphasizes the communal nature of the covenant.
  • Understanding the names and their meanings can give a sense of the faith and hope that characterized the people during this period of restoration and recommitment.

Where else these words appear

“Micha” Hebrew H4316 · used in 5 verses

  • 2 Samuel 9:12 And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:15 And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
  • Nehemiah 11:17 And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

“Rehob” Hebrew H7340 · used in 10 verses

  • Numbers 13:21 So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath.
  • Joshua 21:31 Helkath with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs; four cities.
  • 2 Samuel 8:12 Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

“Hashabiah” Hebrew H2811 · used in 15 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 6:45 The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,
  • 1 Chronicles 26:30 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.
  • Nehemiah 3:17 After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.