Hanan חָנָן
Son of Azel, a descendant of King Saul.
Biography
Hanan is mentioned in 1Ch.8.38 and 1Ch.9.44 as one of the sons of Azel, a descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed in the genealogy of Saul's family, which is recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles provide a record of the families and clans within each of the Israelite tribes, highlighting their lineage and descent from notable figures such as King Saul. The mention of Hanan in this genealogy serves to demonstrate the continuity of Saul's lineage and to provide a historical record of his descendants.
Family
Siblings
- Azrikam Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of Saul and Jonathan.View full profile →
- Bocheru Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Azel, a descendant of King SaulView full profile →
- Ishmael Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyDescendant of Benjamin through Saul's line.View full profile →
- Sheariah Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyBenjamite descendant, son of AzelView full profile →
- Obadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:38
"Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel."
- 1 Chronicles 9:44
"Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חָנָן | H2605H |