Hananiah חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ
Son of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David.
Who is Hananiah in the Bible?
Hananiah was a descendant of King David mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:19 and 3:21 as the son of Zerubbabel, who led the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. As a member of the royal Davidic line, Hananiah had a son named Pelatiah, continuing the genealogical record of David's family after the Babylonian exile. His inclusion in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles demonstrates the preservation and continuity of the Davidic dynasty during and after the exile, a significant theological theme showing God's faithfulness to His covenant promises to David's line.
Biography
Hananiah is mentioned in 1Ch.3.19 and 1Ch.3.21 as a descendant of King David. He was the son of Zerubbabel, who led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. Zerubbabel played a crucial role in rebuilding the temple and reestablishing Jewish worship in Jerusalem. Hananiah is listed among the sons of Zerubbabel, indicating his lineage in the royal line of David. In 1Ch.3.21, Hananiah's son Pelatiah is mentioned, along with his other descendants. The inclusion of Hananiah in the genealogy of David demonstrates the continuity of the Davidic line after the exile and the importance of tracing the lineage of significant figures in Israel's history.
Family
Siblings
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Shelomith Tribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
- Hashubah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Ohel Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelDescendant of JudahView full profile →
- Berechiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelDescendant of David through ZerubbabelView full profile →
- Hasadiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Jushab-hesed Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King JehoiachinView full profile →
- Abiud Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, ancestor of JesusView full profile →
Offspring
- Pelatiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahDescendant of King SolomonView full profile →
- Jeshaiah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunA Levite, son of Jeduthun the musician.View full profile →
- Rephaiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahA descendant of King DavidView full profile →
- Arnan Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahDescendant of David's son SolomonView full profile →
- Obadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Shecaniah MaleLevite priest in David's timeView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 3:19
"The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith,"
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
"The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ |