Hanani חֲנָנִי
A musician in the temple during David's reign.
Who is Hanani in the Bible?
Hanani was a temple musician during King David's reign, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 25:25 as one of the sons of Heman, the king's seer. He was appointed to prophesy with musical instruments, including lyres, harps, and cymbals, as part of the organized temple service. Hanani was specifically assigned to the twenty-fifth division of musicians and was trained in singing praises to the Lord. His inclusion in the biblical record underscores the significant role that skilled musicians played in Israel's worship, bringing the people together in praise and demonstrating that music was considered a vital form of spiritual service during this period of the monarchy.
Biography
Hanani is mentioned in 1Ch.25.4 and 1Ch.25.25 as one of the temple musicians during the reign of King David. He was among the sons of Heman, the king's seer, who were appointed to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals in the temple service. Hanani and his brothers were skilled musicians, trained in singing to the Lord. In the organization of the temple musicians, Hanani was assigned to the twenty-fifth division (1Ch.25.25). The temple musicians played a crucial role in the worship services, providing music and leading the people in praise to God. The mention of Hanani in this context highlights the importance of music and worship in the temple during David's reign.
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- Bukkiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in David's time, son of HemanView full profile →
- Mattaniah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Shebuel Tribe of LeviSon of GershomLevite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuriesView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Eliathah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, appointed as a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Giddalti Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman; a temple musician during David's reign.View full profile →
- Romamti-ezer Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a Levitical singerView full profile →
- Joshbekashah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Mallothi Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Hothir Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Mahazioth Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's time.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 25:4
"From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth."
- 1 Chronicles 25:25
"the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲנָנִי |
Hanani
(2) A seer, the father of Jehu. He was cast into prison for his courage in rebuking Asa for relying on Syria (1Ki 16:1,7; 2Ch 19:2; 20:34).
(3) A priest, of the sons of Immer, who had married a foreign wife (Ezr 10:20).
(4) A brother or kinsman of Nehemiah who carried news of the condition of the Jews in Palestine to Susa and became one of the governors of Jerusalem (Ne 1:2; 7:2).
(5) A priest and chief musician who took part in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem (Ne 12:36).
Byron H. Dement
han-a-ni'-a (chananyahu, chananyah; Ananias; also with aspirate, "Yahweh hath been gracious"): This was a common name in Israel for many centuries.
(1) A Benjamite (1Ch 8:24