Shabbethai
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Shabbethai, a Levite, was responsible for overseeing external affairs in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Sabbath-born, a Levite who assisted in expounding the law and investigating into the illegal marriages of the Jews (Ezra 10:15; Neh. 8:7; 11:16).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at Nehemiah 11:16.
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Verses that name Shabbethai
- Nehemiah 11:16 Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;