Hanoch חֲנוֹךְ
A son of Reuben, grandson of Jacob.
Biography
Hanoch is mentioned in Gen.46.9, Exo.6.14, Num.26.5, and 1Ch.5.3 as one of the sons of Reuben, the firstborn son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is listed among the descendants of Reuben who went down to Egypt with Jacob during the time of Joseph (Gen.46.8-9). Hanoch's descendants formed the Hanochite clan within the tribe of Reuben (Num.26.5). The tribe of Reuben, along with the tribes of Gad and half of the tribe of Manasseh, settled in the region east of the Jordan River after the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan (Num.32.1-5, 33-42). The mention of Hanoch in the genealogies of Reuben emphasizes the importance of family lineage and the organization of the Israelite tribes according to their ancestors.
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In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 2 with study contentGenesis 1 verse Study available
- Genesis 46:9
"The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi."
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Exodus 1 verse Study available
- Exodus 6:14
"These are the heads of their fathers’ houses. The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi; these are the families of Reuben."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:5
"Reuben, the firstborn of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:3
"the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲנוֹךְ | H2585J |
| Group | Hebrew | חֲנֹכִי | H2599 |