Lexical Summary Chenadad: Chenadad Original Word: חֵנָדָד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Henadad Probably from chen and Hadad; favor of Hadad; Chenadad, an Israelite -- Henadad. see HEBREW chen see HEBREW Hadad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from chen and Hadad Definition a Levite NASB Translation Henadad (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֵנָדָד proper name, masculine (חֵן + הָדָד favour of Hadad) — Levite chief Ezra 3:9; Nehemiah 3:18,24; Nehemiah 10:10. Topical Lexicon Name Overview Henadad is identified in Scripture as the progenitor of a Levitical family active during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem. Though a relatively obscure figure, the repeated mention of his “sons” marks him as the head of a clan whose devotion to God’s house and covenant stands out in a crucial era of Israel’s history. Biblical Occurrences • Ezra 3:9 – The sons of Henadad unite with Jeshua and Kadmiel to supervise the labor on the Second Temple: “Jeshua with his sons and brothers, Kadmiel with his sons, and the sons of Henadad, their sons and brothers, stood united to supervise the workers in the house of God.” Historical Setting: Post-exilic Restoration Henadad’s family appears during the Persian-period return from Babylon, roughly mid-fifth century B.C. After decades in captivity, the remnant faced enormous political, economic, and spiritual challenges. Persian edicts permitted rebuilding, but success depended on willing, skilled, and spiritually focused leaders. The sons of Henadad provided exactly that combination when both Temple and city walls demanded careful oversight. Family and Lineage The biblical text links Henadad’s line with the Levites. Their Levitical status explains their presence in worship-related oversight at the Temple site in Ezra and their later participation in covenant ratification. While Jeshua and Kadmiel represent priestly and Levitical leadership, the sons of Henadad supply an extended network of relatives—particularly Binnui—dedicated to the same cause. This cooperative spirit among related Levites models the inter-generational transmission of faithfulness. Role in Temple and Wall Reconstruction In Ezra 3 the sons of Henadad act as supervisors rather than manual laborers, indicating craftsmanship, administrative skill, and spiritual maturity. Nehemiah 3 portrays Binnui’s zeal: he is assigned one portion of the wall, completes it, and volunteers for another. The narrative thus portrays a family that refuses mediocrity and is willing to shoulder added responsibility when God’s glory is at stake. Covenant Renewal and Spiritual Leadership Nehemiah 10 lists Binnui among the Levites who seal the covenant to walk in God’s Law, refrain from intermarriage with pagans, and support the Temple. Their signature symbolizes the whole family’s corporate accountability. Having built God’s house and defended the city, they pledge to maintain its holiness. Their prominence in the document underscores that effective physical rebuilding must culminate in spiritual recommitment. Theological Reflection 1. Faithfulness across generations: Henadad himself is not recorded as returning from exile, but his sons and grandsons champion God’s work. The text thereby affirms that covenant fidelity can transcend the gaps of exile. Practical Application • Churches today need Henadad-like families who pass on ministry vision, blend skill with humility, and sign their names to corporate commitments. Henadad’s brief but strategic footprint in Scripture therefore challenges each generation to use its gifts for the glory of God, to labor shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow believers, and to seal every undertaking with wholehearted covenant loyalty. Forms and Transliterations חֵֽנָדָ֔ד חֵנָדָ֑ד חֵנָדָ֖ד חנדד chenaDad ḥê·nā·ḏāḏ ḥênāḏāḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 3:9 HEB: ס בְּנֵי֙ חֵֽנָדָ֔ד בְּנֵיהֶ֥ם וַאֲחֵיהֶ֖ם NAS: [and] the sons of Henadad [with] their sons KJV: the sons of Henadad, [with] their sons INT: of God the sons of Henadad their sons and brothers Nehemiah 3:18 Nehemiah 3:24 Nehemiah 10:9 4 Occurrences |
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