Hananiah חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ

Who is Hananiah in the Bible?

Hananiah was a descendant of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:24. While little is known about him individually, his inclusion in this biblical genealogy indicates his place within the lineage of one of Israel's twelve tribes. Such genealogical records were important to the Israelites for establishing tribal identity and inheritance rights after the Babylonian exile. Hananiah's significance lies primarily in his role as part of the documented family line of Benjamin, helping to preserve the historical record of the tribe's descendants.