The leader of the tribe of Manasseh during the land allotment.
Hanniel
Named in 1 verse of Numbers, first in Numbers 34:23.
חַנִּיאֵלHanniel
The name means “grace or mercy of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Ephod
About Hanniel Written by AI
Hanniel, the son of Ephod, is mentioned in Numbers 34:23 as the leader of the tribe of Manasseh during the allotment of the Promised Land. After the Israelites had conquered the land of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, the land was divided among the tribes of Israel. To ensure a fair distribution, leaders from each tribe were appointed to oversee the process. Hanniel was chosen to represent the tribe of Manasseh, one of the largest tribes, which received its inheritance on both sides of the Jordan River (Joshua 13:29 to 31). The mention of Hanniel in this context highlights the importance of the land allotment process and the role of tribal leaders in ensuring a just distribution.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Hanniel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Grace of God. (1.) A chief of the tribe of Manasseh (Num. 34:23). (2.) A chief of the tribe of Asher (1 Chr. 7:39).
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
- Numbers 34:23
Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.