Arnan אַרְנָן
Descendant of David's son Solomon
Who is Arnan in the Bible?
Arnan was a descendant of King David through his son Solomon, listed in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 3:21. He appears in the line of succession that traces back through Zerubbabel, the leader who brought the first group of Jewish exiles back from Babylon after the exile ended. Arnan's father was Rephaiah, and he was part of the post-exile community that helped restore Judah. Though little is known about Arnan personally, his inclusion in this genealogy emphasizes the continuity of David's royal line and God's faithfulness in preserving the descendants of Israel's greatest king through the exile and beyond.
Biography
Arnan was a descendant of King David of Israel through his son Solomon, appearing in a genealogy in 1 Chronicles. He was the son of Rephaiah, the son of Jeshaiah, the son of Hananiah, the son of Zerubbabel, who led the first group of exiles back from Babylon.
Family
Siblings
- Pelatiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahDescendant of King SolomonView full profile →
- Jeshaiah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunA Levite, son of Jeduthun the musician.View full profile →
- Rephaiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahA descendant of King DavidView full profile →
- Obadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Shecaniah MaleLevite priest in David's timeView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
"The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַרְנָן |
Arnan
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