Hananiah חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ
Shelemiah's son, helped repair Jerusalem's wall
Who is Hananiah in the Bible?
Hananiah, the son of Shelemiah, was a Jewish worker who participated in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 3:30). He is noted as one of many community members who contributed to the reconstruction effort, working on a specific section of the wall that came after the section repaired by Meshullam, son of Berechiah. Though his role was not a leadership position like Nehemiah's, Hananiah's participation demonstrates the broad, grassroots commitment of the Jewish people to restore their city's defenses and rebuild their community after exile. His mention in the biblical record underscores the collective nature of this important restoration project.
Biography
Hananiah, the son of Shelemiah, is mentioned in Neh.3.30 as one of the people who participated in repairing the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. He worked on a section of the wall after Meshullam, the son of Berechiah. Hananiah's involvement in the repair work highlights the collective effort of the Jewish community in restoring and fortifying the city's defenses.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:30
"Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ |