Johanan יוֹחָנָן
A Levite in the lineage of Elkanah
Who is Johanan in the Bible?
Johanan was a Levite mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 6:9-10, appearing in the priestly line descended from Kohath. He was the son of Azariah and father of another Azariah, who later served as a priest during Solomon's reign. Johanan's inclusion in this genealogy traces the ancestral line of Samuel, the prophet and final judge of Israel, back through the Levitical priestly order to Moses and Aaron. While Scripture provides no details about his personal life or specific temple duties, his place in this genealogy underscores the sacred importance of the Levitical lineage in Israel's religious history and their consecrated role as servants in both the tabernacle and the temple.
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 was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,"
- 1 Chronicles 6:10
"Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹחָנָן | ywōḥānān | Jochanan , the name of nine Israelites |