Johanan יוֹחָנָן
A Levite in the lineage of Elkanah
Biography
Johanan is mentioned in 1Ch.6.9-10 as part of the genealogy of the Levites, specifically in the lineage of Kohath. He is listed as the son of Azariah and he called his son Azariah, who served as a priest during the reign of Solomon. This genealogy traces the ancestry of Samuel, the prophet and last judge of Israel, back to the time of Moses and Aaron. The mention of Johanan in this context highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and their role in serving in the tabernacle and, later, the temple. However, no additional information is provided about Johanan's life or his specific responsibilities as a Levite.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:9
"Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah. Azariah became the father of Johanan."
- 1 Chronicles 6:10
"Johanan became the father of Azariah, who executed the priest’s office in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹחָנָן | H3110J |