Hanan חָנָן
One of David's mighty warriors, son of Maacah.
Biography
Hanan, the son of Maacah, is mentioned in 1Ch.11.43 as one of King David's mighty warriors. The mighty warriors were a group of elite soldiers who served under David and were renowned for their bravery, strength, and military prowess. They played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, fighting in various battles and campaigns. The mention of Hanan in this list highlights his exceptional skills as a warrior and his loyalty to King David.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:43
"Hanan the son of Maacah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חָנָן | H2605I |
Hanan
(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; Ne 7:49).
(5) An assistant of Ezra in expounding the law (Ne 8:7). Possibly the same person is referred to in Ne 10:10 (11).
(6) One of the four treasurers put in charge of the tithes by Nehemiah (Ne 13:13).
(7,8) Two who "sealed the covenant" on the eve of the restoration (Ne 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).
Byron H. Dement
ban'-an-el (chanan'el, "El (God) is gracious"; the King James Version Hananeel, ha-nan'e-el): A tower in the walls of Jerusalem adjoining (Ne 3:1; <ref osisRef="Bible:N