Hananiah חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ
Jeiel's son, an army secretary under King Uzziah
Who is Hananiah in the Bible?
Hananiah was the son of Jeiel who served as an army secretary under King Uzziah of Judah (2 Chronicles 26:11). In this administrative role, he was responsible for maintaining records of the army's organization and documenting the number of soldiers under Uzziah's command. His position reflects the importance of bureaucratic oversight in managing the kingdom's military forces during Uzziah's reign. Though Hananiah appears only briefly in scripture, his role illustrates how ancient Judah maintained its army through organized record-keeping and administrative structure.
Biography
Hananiah, the son of Jeiel, was an army secretary during the reign of King Uzziah of Judah. He was responsible for maintaining the records of the army's organization and the number of soldiers (2Ch.26.11). This role was important in ensuring the efficient management of Uzziah's military forces.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 26:11
"Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ |