Hananiah חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ
A perfumer who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall
Biography
Hananiah, a perfumer by profession, is mentioned in Neh.3.8 as one of the people who helped rebuild the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. He worked on a section of the wall alongside Uzziel, the son of Harhaiah, who was a goldsmith. Hananiah's participation in the rebuilding project demonstrates the involvement of various craftsmen and professionals in the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 3:8
"Next to him, Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they fortified Jerusalem even to the wide wall."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ | H2608S |