Hananiah

About Hananiah Written by AI

Hananiah is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:23 as one of the leaders who signed the covenant to follow God's law during the time of Nehemiah. After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the public reading of the law, the people of Israel made a solemn covenant to obey God's commandments and to support the temple service (Nehemiah 9-10). The covenant was sealed by the signatures of the leaders, priests, and Levites, including Hananiah. This event demonstrated the commitment of the post-exilic community to God and their determination to live according to His laws. The mention of Hananiah among the signatories highlights his leadership role and his dedication to the spiritual renewal of the people.

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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.