Hakkatan קָטָן
Father of Johanan, a leader who returned from Babylon.
Who is Hakkatan in the Bible?
Hakkatan was the father of Johanan, a Jewish leader who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile during the restoration period (Ezra 8:12). Johanan, described as one of the sons of Azgad, led a group of 110 males back to Jerusalem as part of the larger return orchestrated by the priest and scribe Ezra. Though Hakkatan himself is not extensively detailed in Scripture, he is significant as the father of a man who played a role in one of the most pivotal events in Jewish history, the end of the Babylonian captivity and the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple.
Biography
Hakkatan is mentioned in Ezr.8.12 as the father of Johanan, who was one of the leaders that returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. Johanan is described as "of the sons of Azgad" and was accompanied by 110 males. The return from exile was a significant event in Jewish history, as it marked the end of the Babylonian captivity and the beginning of the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. Ezra, a priest and scribe, led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem and was instrumental in teaching the people the Law of Moses and instituting religious reforms.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 8:12
"from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קָטָן |