Ben-hanan בֶּן־חָנָן
Descendant of Judah
Biography
Ben-hanan is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah as a son of Shimon (1 Ch. 4:20). He was part of the clan of Judah that descended from Perez, one of Judah's sons. No further details about Ben-hanan's life or role are provided in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the people of Israel.
Family
Parents
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:20
"The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben Hanan, and Tilon. The sons of Ishi: Zoheth, and Ben Zoheth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֶּן־חָנָן | H1135 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Ben-hanan
; the King James Version son of Hesed; the word is derived from a Hebrew root meaning "to be kind"): A commissariat officer in the service of Solomon (<ref osisRef="Bible:1Kgs