Hanniel חַנִּיאֵל
A descendant of Asher, son of Ulla.
Who is Hanniel in the Bible?
Hanniel was a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and is identified as the son of Ulla in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:39. He appears in the detailed family lineage of the tribe of Asher, which documents the descendants and clans within this Israelite tribe. While Hanniel himself is mentioned only briefly in Scripture, his inclusion in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles serves to preserve the historical record of Asher's descendants and demonstrates the continuity of his tribal line throughout Israel's history.
Biography
Hanniel is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.7.39 as a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher as the son of Ulla. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles provide a record of the families and clans within each of the Israelite tribes, highlighting their lineage and descent from the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The mention of Hanniel in this genealogy serves to demonstrate the continuity of Asher's lineage and to provide a historical record of his descendants.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:39
"The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חַנִּיאֵל |