Father of Johanan, a leader who returned from Babylon.
Hakkatan
Named in 1 verse of Ezra, first in Ezra 8:12.
קָטָןHakkatan
The name means “little.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Johanan
About Hakkatan Written by AI
Hakkatan is mentioned in Ezra 8:12 as the father of Johanan, who was one of the leaders that returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. Johanan is described as "of the sons of Azgad" and was accompanied by 110 males. The return from exile was a significant event in Jewish history, as it marked the end of the Babylonian captivity and the beginning of the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. Ezra, a priest and scribe, led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem and was instrumental in teaching the people the Law of Moses and instituting religious reforms.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Ezra 8:12
from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.