Jehohanan יְהוֹחָנָן
Head of a priestly family during the high priesthood of Joiakim
Who is Jehohanan in the Bible?
Jehohanan was a head of a priestly family during the high priesthood of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua, as recorded in Nehemiah 12:13. He lived during the period following the Jewish return from Babylonian exile and is listed among the prominent priests and Levites who served in Jerusalem at that time. While the biblical text does not provide specific details about his individual role or accomplishments, his position as a family head indicates he held significant responsibility in the temple's religious duties, including participation in sacrifices, instruction in the law, and maintenance of the sacred sanctuary. Jehohanan's mention in this priestly registry demonstrates the continuity of Jewish religious leadership and institutional structure during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
Biography
Jehohanan is mentioned in Neh.12.13 as the head of a priestly family during the time of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua. This chapter lists the priests and Levites who served in Jerusalem during the high priesthood of Joiakim, providing a record of the religious leadership after the return from the Babylonian exile. Jehohanan is listed among the heads of the priestly families, indicating that he was a prominent figure in the priestly hierarchy. The text does not provide any further details about Jehohanan's specific role or responsibilities, but his position as the head of a priestly family suggests that he would have been involved in the various duties associated with the temple service, such as offering sacrifices, teaching the law, and maintaining the sacred space. The mention of Jehohanan in this context helps to establish the continuity of the priestly lineage and the restoration of the temple worship after the exile.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 12:13
"of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹחָנָן |