Hanan חָנָן
A Levite who helped explain the Law to the people.
Who is Hanan in the Bible?
Hanan was a Levite who played an important role in Israel's spiritual revival during the post-exilic period. He assisted Ezra the priest and scribe in explaining the Law to the people during the Feast of Tabernacles, as recorded in Nehemiah 8:7. Along with other Levites, Hanan stood beside Ezra and helped translate and clarify the Law so that the people could understand it clearly, marking a significant moment of spiritual renewal for those who had returned from Babylonian exile. He further demonstrated his commitment to this revival by signing the covenant to follow the Law of God, as noted in Nehemiah 10:10.
Biography
Hanan is mentioned in Neh.8.7 as one of the Levites who helped Ezra, the priest and scribe, in explaining the Law to the people. After the return from Babylonian exile, Ezra read the Book of the Law to the assembled Israelites during the Feast of Tabernacles (Neh.8.1-3). Hanan, along with several other Levites, stood beside Ezra and helped the people understand the Law, translating and explaining it clearly (Neh.8.7-8). This event marked a significant moment in the spiritual revival of the post-exilic community, as the people rediscovered and recommitted themselves to the teachings of the Law. In Neh.10.10, Hanan is also listed among the Levites who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God, demonstrating his commitment to the spiritual renewal of the people.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 8:7
"The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places."
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"and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חָנָן |