Hananiah

About Hananiah Written by AI

Hananiah is mentioned in Nehemiah 7:2 as one of the individuals appointed by Nehemiah as a governor of Jerusalem. After the completion of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem, Nehemiah needed reliable leaders to oversee the city's security and administration. He chose Hananiah, along with his brother Hanani, because they were considered more faithful and God-fearing than others. As a governor, Hananiah was responsible for maintaining order, protecting the city, and ensuring the well-being of its inhabitants. Nehemiah's selection of Hananiah for this important role indicates his trust in Hananiah's character and abilities. The appointment of faithful individuals like Hananiah was crucial for the stability and prosperity of Jerusalem in the post-exilic period.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Hananiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Jehovah has given. (1.) A chief of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:24). (2.) One of the sons of Heman (1 Chr. 25:4,23). (3.) One of Uzziah’s military officers (2 Chr. 26:11). (4.) Grandfather of the captain who arrested Jeremiah (Jer. 37:13). (5.) Jer. 36:12. (6.) Neh. 10:23. (7.) Shadrach, one of the “three Hebrew children” (Dan. 1; 6:7). (8.) Son of Zerubbabel (1 Chr. 3:19, 21). (9.) Ezra 10:28. (10.) The “ruler of the palace; he was a faithful man, and feared God above many” (Neh. 7:2). (11.) Neh. 3:8. (12.) Neh. 3:30 (13.) A priest, son of Jeremiah (Neh. 12:12). (14.) A false prophet contemporary with Jeremiah (28:3, 17).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.