Hanan חָנָן

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One of David's mighty warriors, son of Maacah.

Biography

Hanan, the son of Maacah, is mentioned in 1Ch.11.43 as one of King David's mighty warriors. The mighty warriors were a group of elite soldiers who served under David and were renowned for their bravery, strength, and military prowess. They played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, fighting in various battles and campaigns. The mention of Hanan in this list highlights his exceptional skills as a warrior and his loyalty to King David.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 11:43

    "Hanan the son of Maacah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,"

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew חָנָן H2605I
Encyclopedia Article

Hanan

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

(3) One of David's mighty men of valor (1Ch 11:43).

(4) The head of a family of the Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:46; Ne 7:49).

(5) An assistant of Ezra in expounding the law (Ne 8:7). Possibly the same person is referred to in Ne 10:10 (11).

(6) One of the four treasurers put in charge of the tithes by Nehemiah (Ne 13:13).

(7,8) Two who "sealed the covenant" on the eve of the restoration (Ne 10:22 (23),26 (27)).

(9) A son of Igdaliah, "the man of God," whose sons had a chamber in the temple at Jerusalem (Jer 35:4).

Byron H. Dement

ban'-an-el (chanan'el, "El (God) is gracious"; the King James Version Hananeel, ha-nan'e-el): A tower in the walls of Jerusalem adjoining (Ne 3:1; <ref osisRef="Bible:N