Hanan
Hanan
(Heb. Chanan’, , merciful, or perh. rather an abbreviation of , later John [ SEE ANANIAS; SEE HANANI, etc.]; Sept. , but in Jer 35:4 ), the name of at least seven men. See BAAL- HANAN; SEE BEN-HANAN; SEE ELON-BETH-HANAN.
1. One of the sons (or descendants) of Shashak, a chief of the tribe of Benjamin resident at Jerusalem (1Ch 8:23). B.C. apparently between 1612 and 1093.
2. Son of Maachah, and one of David’s heroes (1Ch 11:43). B.C. 1046.
3. Father of Igdaliah, a man of God; in the chamber of his sons Jeremiah tested the fidelity of the Rechabites (Jer 35:4). B.C. ante 606.
4. The last named of the six sons of Azel the Benjamite (1Ch 8:38; 1Ch 9:44). B.C. cir. 588. 5. One of the Nethinim whose family returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2, 46; Neh 7:49). B.C. ante 536.
6. One of the Levites who assisted Ezra in expounding the law to the people (Neh 8:7; comp. 9:4, 5). He also subscribed the sacred covenant with Nehemiah (Neh 10:10). From Neh 13:13, it appears that he was the son of Zaccur, and, on account of his integrity, he was one of those appointed to distribute the Levitical revenues among his brethren. B.C. cir. 410.
7. One of the chiefs of the people who subscribed the solemn covenant drawn up by Nehemiah (Neh 10:22). In Neh 10:26 his name appears to be repeated in the same list. B.C. cir. 410.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Hanan
merciful. (1.) A Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:23). (2.) One of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:43). (3.) Jer. 35:4. (4.) A descendant of Saul (1 Chr. 8:38). (5.) One of the Nethinim (Ezra 2:46). (6.) One of the Levites who assisted Ezra (Neh. 8:7). (7.) One of the chiefs who subscribed the covenant (Neh. 10:22).
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Hanan
1. 1Ch 8:23.
2. 1Ch 8:38; 1Ch 9:44.
3. 1Ch 11:43.
4. CHILDREN OF Hanan: Ezr 2:46.
5. Neh 8:7; Neh 10:10.
6. Ezr 10:22.
7. Ezr 10:26.
8. Storekeeper of the tithes (“treasurer of the treasuries”), Neh 13:13, where priests, scribes, Levites, and laymen are represented.
9. Son of Igdaliah, “a man of God” (Jer 35:4), so reverenced that none would call in question what was transacted in his chamber.
Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary
Hanan
HANAN.1. One of the Levites who assisted Ezra in reading and explaining the Law to the people (Neh 8:7; in 1Es 9:48 Ananias); probably the same as the signatory to the covenant (Neh 10:10). 2. The son of Zaccur the son of Mattaniah, one of the four treasurers appointed by Neh. over the storehouses in which the tithes were kept (Neh 13:13). 3. A Benjamite chief (1Ch 8:23). 4. The youngest son of Azel, a descendant of Saul (1Ch 8:38 = 1Ch 9:44). 5. One of Davids mighty men (1Ch 11:43). 6. The son of Igdaliah. His sons had a chamber in the Temple (Jer 35:4). 7. The head of a family of Nethinim who returned with Zerub. (Ezr 2:46, Neh 7:49); called Anan in 1Es 5:30. 8. 9. Two of the chiefs of the people who sealed the covenant (Neh 10:22; Neh 10:26).
Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Hanan
hanan (, hanan, gracious):
(1) A chief of the tribe of Benjamin (1Ch 8:23).
(2) The youngest son of Azel, a descendant of Saul (1Ch 8:38; 1Ch 9:44).
(3) One of David’s mighty men of valor (1Ch 11:43).
(4) The head of a family of the Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:46; Neh 7:49).
(5) An assistant of Ezra in expounding the law (Neh 8:7). Possibly the same person is referred to in Neh 10:10 (11).
(6) One of the four treasurers put in charge of the tithes by Nehemiah (Neh 13:13).
(7, 8) Two who sealed the covenant on the eve of the restoration (Neh 10:22 (23),26 (27)).
(9) A son of Igdaliah, the man of God, whose sons had a chamber in the temple at Jerusalem (Jer 35:4).
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Hanan
[Ha’nan]
1. Son of Shashak, a Benjamite. 1Ch 8:23.
2. Son of Azel, a Benjamite. 1Ch 8:38; 1Ch 9:44.
3. Son of Maachah and one of David’s mighty men. 1Ch 11:43.
4. Ancestor of some Nethinim who returned from exile. Ezr 2:46; Neh 7:49.
5, 6. Levites who returned from exile, one of whom sealed the covenant. Neh 8:7; Neh 10:10.
7, 8. Two chiefs of the people who sealed the covenant. Neh 10:22; Neh 10:26.
9. Son of Zaccur and one of the ‘treasurers.’ (Apparently the four treasurers or store-keepers represented the priests, the scribes, the Levites, and the people.) Neh 13:13.
10. One whose sons had a chamber in the house of the Lord. Jer 35:4.
Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Hanan
H2605
1. Son of Shashak
1Ch 8:23
2. Son of Azel
1Ch 8:38; 1Ch 9:44
3. One of David’s mighty men
1Ch 11:43
4. One of the Nethinim
Ezr 2:46; Neh 7:49
5. A Levite
– General references
Neh 8:7; Neh 10:10
– Probably identical with the one mentioned in Nehemia 13:13
Neh 13:13
6. A chief who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Neh 10:22; Neh 10:26
7. An officer in the temple
Jer 35:2-10
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Hanan
Ha’nan. (merciful).
1. One of the chief people, of the tribe of Benjamin. 1Ch 8:23.
2. The last of the six sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul. 1Ch 8:38; 1Ch 9:44. (B.C. 588).
3. “Son of Maachah,” that is, possibly a Syrian of Aram-maachah, one of the heroes of David’s guard. 1Ch 11:43. (B.C. 1046).
4. The sons of Hanan were among the Nethinim, who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. Ezr 2:46; Neh 7:49. (B.C. 536).
5. One of the Levites, who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law. Neh 8:7. (B.C. 446). The same person is probably mentioned in Neh 10:10.
6. One of the “heads” of “the people,” who also sealed the covenant. Neh 10:22. (B.C. 410).
7. Another of the chief laymen, on the same occasion. Neh 10:26.
8. Son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah, whom Nehemiah made one of the store. Keepers of the provisions collected as tithes. Neh 13:13.
9. Son of Igdaliah. Jer 35:4. (B.C. 410).