Hanun חָנוּן
One of the repairers of the Valley Gate in Jerusalem.
Who is Hanun in the Bible?
Hanun was an Israelite who helped repair Jerusalem's walls during the restoration project led by Nehemiah after the return from Babylonian captivity (Nehemiah 3:13). Working alongside the inhabitants of Zanoah, Hanun was responsible for repairing the Valley Gate, one of the main entrances to the city, and a section of wall extending approximately 1,500 feet to the Refuse Gate. Though little is known about him personally, Hanun's inclusion in the biblical account demonstrates the communal effort required to rebuild Jerusalem's defenses and reflects the broader theme of restoration and renewal that characterizes the book of Nehemiah.
Biography
Hanun is mentioned in Neh.3.13 as one of the individuals who helped repair the Valley Gate during the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. Under the leadership of Nehemiah, the Israelites who had returned from Babylonian captivity took on the task of restoring the city's fortifications. The repair work was divided among various groups and individuals, each responsible for a specific section of the wall. Hanun, along with the inhabitants of Zanoah, repaired the Valley Gate, which was one of the main entrances to the city. They also repaired a section of the wall measuring a thousand cubits (approximately 450 meters or 1,500 feet) from the Valley Gate to the Refuse Gate. The mention of Hanun in this context highlights the collective effort and participation of the Israelites in the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses. It also demonstrates the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving a common goal.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:13
"The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חָנוּן |