Lexical Summary Chattush: Hattush Original Word: חַטּוּשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hattush From an unused root of uncertain signification; Chattush, the name of four or five Israelites -- Hattush. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition three Isr. NASB Translation Hattush (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַטּוּשׁ proper name, masculine **compare Nabataean חטישו, Cooke245. 1 man of Davidic line, post-exile, 1 Chronicles 3:22 ᵐ5 Ξαττους ᵐ5L Ατους, Ezra 8:2 ᵐ5 Τους, A ᵐ5L Αττους. 2 a builder at the wall of Jerusalem Nehemiah 3:10, ᵐ5 Ατουθ, ᵐ5L Αττους. 3 head of priestly house, post-exile, Nehemiah 10:5 ᵐ5 Τους, ᵐ5L Αττους. Nehemiah 12:2 ᵐ5L Αττους (B omitted); relation to 2 dubious. חַי, חִיאֵל see below חיה below חִידָה see below חוד. Topical Lexicon Scriptural Occurrences• 1 Chronicles 3:22 – Among the royal descendants of King David: “The sons of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat, six in all.” Historical and Genealogical Context Hattush first appears in the post-exilic genealogy of David’s house. As a descendant of Shecaniah, he stands in the Messianic line that preserved the royal promises despite Judah’s captivity (2 Samuel 7:12-16). That a descendant of David is later named among the priests (Nehemiah 12:2) suggests either multiple men bearing the same name or intermarriage between royal and priestly families, both of which underscore God’s providence in weaving the covenant offices together in anticipation of the coming Messiah who is both King and Priest (Psalm 110; Hebrews 7). Role in the Return and Restoration Ezra’s list (Ezra 8:2) places Hattush at the head of a Davidic family returning to Jerusalem in 458 BC. His presence verifies that royal descendants willingly embraced the hardships of repatriation, prioritizing covenant faithfulness over comfort in Babylon. The naming of a Davidic scion alongside Zadokite priests (Ezra 8:2) emphasizes the unity of Israel’s restored community. Participation in Wall Reconstruction Nehemiah 3:10 records Hattush son of Hashabneiah repairing a section of the wall opposite his own house. Personal investment—“opposite his house”—demonstrates that covenant renewal is not abstract but manifests in concrete labor for the sake of the people of God. His work formed part of the broader effort that “the people had a mind to work” (Nehemiah 4:6), a testimony to communal obedience in the face of opposition. Covenant Sealing and Priestly Leadership Nehemiah 10 lists Hattush among the priests who affixed their seals to the renewed covenant, pledging wholehearted obedience to the Law. In Nehemiah 12:2 he appears again as a priestly leader in the days of Joiakim, indicating continuing service beyond the initial reforms. The dual record (10:4; 12:2) illustrates lasting commitment, moving from the act of covenant signing to ongoing liturgical oversight. Ministry Significance 1. Continuity of the Davidic hope – The presence of a Davidic descendant in every major stage of restoration (return, rebuilding, covenant renewal) testifies that God’s promises remained operative. Theological and Practical Reflections • God preserves His covenant line even in dispersion; genealogies are not mere records but assurances of divine fidelity. Believers today are encouraged to emulate Hattush by embracing their heritage in Christ, engaging in the building of God’s house, and standing ready to renew and keep covenant with unwavering resolve. Forms and Transliterations חַטּ֖וּשׁ חַטּ֡וּשׁ חַטּ֥וּשׁ חַטּֽוּשׁ׃ חטוש חטוש׃ chatTush ḥaṭ·ṭūš ḥaṭṭūšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 3:22 HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י שְׁמַעְיָ֗ה חַטּ֡וּשׁ וְ֠יִגְאָל וּבָרִ֧יחַ NAS: of Shemaiah: Hattush, Igal, KJV: of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, INT: and the sons of Shemaiah Hattush Igal Bariah Ezra 8:2 Nehemiah 3:10 Nehemiah 10:4 Nehemiah 12:2 5 Occurrences |
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