Johanan יְהוֹחָנָן
A Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Biography
Johanan is mentioned in 1Ch.12.12 as one of the Gadite warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from King Saul. He is listed among the men who came to David's aid and helped him fight against the raiding bands that were attacking the Negev region. The Gadites are described as brave warriors, trained for battle and skilled with the shield and spear (1Ch.12.8). Johanan's presence among this group indicates his military expertise and his willingness to support David during a challenging time. The chronicler notes that these men understood the times and knew what Israel should do (1Ch.12.32), suggesting their wisdom and discernment in aligning themselves with David.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 12:12
"Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹחָנָן | H3076H |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Johanan
daliah, governor of Judah, after the fall of Jerusalem, 586 BC (2Ki 25:23; Jer 40:7-43:7). He warned Gedaliah of the plot of Ishmael ben Nethaniah, who was instigated by the Ammonite king Baalis, to murder the governor; but the latter refused to believe him nor would he grant Johanan permission to slay Ishmael (Jer 40:8-16). After Ishmael had murdered Gedaliah and also 70 northern pilgrims, Johanan went in pursuit. He was joined by the unwilling followers of Ishmael, but the murderer escaped. Thereupon Johanan settled at Geruth-Chimham near Bethlehem (Jer 41). As Ishmael's plan was to take the remnant to the land of Ammon, so that of Johanan and his fellow-chiefs was to go to Egypt. They consulted the Divine oracle through Jeremiah, and received the answer that they should remain in Judah (Jer 42). But the prophet was accused of giving false counsel and of being influenced by Baruch. The chiefs then resolved to go to Egypt, and forced Jeremiah and Baruch to accompany them (Jer 43).
(2) The eldest son of King Josiah (1Ch 3:15), apparently = "Jehoahaz" (2Ki 23:30-33).
(3) Son of Elioenai, and a Davidic post-exilic prince (1Ch 3:24).
(4) Father of the Azariah who was priest in Solomon's time (1Ch 6:9,10; (Hebrew 5:35,36)).
(5) A Benjamite recruit of David at Ziklag, but perhaps a Judean (1Ch 12:4 (Hebrew 5)).
(6) A Gadite recruit of David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:12 (Hebrew 13)).
(7) Hebrew has "Jehohanan," an Ephraimite chief (2Ch 28:12).
(8) A returned exile (Ezr 8:12) = "Joannes" (1 Esdras 8:38, the King James Version "Johannes").
(9) Ne 12:22,23 = JEHOHANAN, (3).
David Francis Roberts
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