A musician in the temple during David's reign.
Hanani
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 25:4.
חֲנָנִיHanani
The name means “my grace; my mercy.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Heman
- Brothers and sisters
- Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Hanani Written by AI
Hanani is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 1 Chronicles 25:25 as one of the temple musicians during the reign of King David. He was among the sons of Heman, the king's seer, who were appointed to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals in the temple service. Hanani and his brothers were skilled musicians, trained in singing to the Lord. In the organization of the temple musicians, Hanani was assigned to the twenty-fifth division (1 Chronicles 25:25). The temple musicians played a crucial role in the worship services, providing music and leading the people in praise to God. The mention of Hanani in this context highlights the importance of music and worship in the temple during David's reign.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Hanani, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
God has gratified me, or is gracious. (1.) One of the sons of Heman (1 Chr. 25:4, 25). (2.) A prophet who was sent to rebuke king Asa for entering into a league with Benhadad I., king of Syria, against Judah (2 Chr. 16:1-10). He was probably the father of the prophet Jehu (1 Kings 16:7). (3.) Probably a brother of Nehemiah (Neh. 1:2; 7:2), who reported to him the melancholy condition of Jerusalem. Nehemiah afterwards appointed him to have charge of the city gates.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 25:4
From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
- 1 Chronicles 25:25
the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
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