1. Meaning and Etymology
The name "Hanan" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "gracious" or "merciful." It is derived from the Hebrew root "חָנַן" (chanan), which conveys the idea of favor or grace.

2. Biblical References
Hanan is a name attributed to several individuals in the Old Testament, each playing distinct roles within the narrative of Israel's history.

3. Hanan, the Son of Igdaliah
In Jeremiah 35:4, Hanan is mentioned as the son of Igdaliah, a "man of God." The passage describes how the prophet Jeremiah brought the Rechabites into the house of the LORD, into the chamber of the sons of Hanan. This indicates that Hanan's family had a significant role in the religious life of the community, possibly serving as custodians or officials within the temple precincts.

4. Hanan, the Descendant of David
1 Chronicles 3:24 lists Hanan as a descendant of David, specifically as one of the sons of Elioenai. This genealogical record underscores the continuation of David's lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his descendants.

5. Hanan, the Leader in Nehemiah's Time
In Nehemiah 8:7, Hanan is mentioned as one of the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as Ezra read it to them. This role highlights Hanan's involvement in the spiritual renewal and education of the people during the post-exilic period. Additionally, Nehemiah 10:10 lists Hanan among those who sealed the covenant, indicating his commitment to the community's spiritual and social reforms.

6. Hanan, the Son of Zaccur
1 Chronicles 9:15 refers to Hanan, the son of Zaccur, as one of the Levites who lived in Jerusalem after the return from exile. This mention places Hanan within the context of the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of worship practices.

7. Hanan, the Son of Maacah
In 1 Chronicles 11:43, Hanan is listed among David's mighty warriors, the son of Maacah. This Hanan is noted for his valor and loyalty to King David, contributing to the military successes that established David's reign.

8. Hanan, the Son of Azel
1 Chronicles 8:38 and 9:44 mention Hanan as a son of Azel, a descendant of Saul. This genealogical note connects Hanan to the tribe of Benjamin and the royal lineage of Saul, Israel's first king.

9. Hanan in the Context of the Return from Exile
Ezra 2:46 and Nehemiah 7:49 list the "sons of Hanan" among the Nethinim, temple servants who returned from Babylonian exile. This group played a crucial role in the functioning of the temple, assisting the Levites in their duties.

10. Theological Significance
The various individuals named Hanan in the Bible reflect the diverse roles and contributions of God's people throughout Israel's history. Whether as leaders, warriors, or temple servants, each Hanan demonstrates aspects of faithfulness, service, and commitment to God's covenant community. The name itself, meaning "gracious," serves as a reminder of God's grace and favor bestowed upon His people, often through the lives and actions of those who bear this name.Hanan

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Hanan

(merciful).

1. One of the chief people of the tribe of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:23)
2. The last of the six sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:38; 9:44) (B.C. 588.)
3. "Son of Maachah," i.e. possibly a Syrian of Aram-maachah, one of the heroes of David's guard. (1 Chronicles 11:43) (B.C. 1046).
4. The sons of Hanan were among the Nethinim who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:46; Nehemiah 7:49) (B.C. 536).
5. One of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law. (Nehemiah 8:7) (B.C. 446.) The same person is probably mentioned in ch. (Nehemiah 10:10)
6. One of the "heads" of "the people," who also sealed the covenant. (Nehemiah 10:22) (B.C. 410.)
7. Another of the chief laymen on the same occasion. (Nehemiah 10:26)
8. Son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah, whom Nehemiah made one of the store. keepers of the provisions collected as tithes. (Nehemiah 13:13)
9. Son of Igdaliah. (Jeremiah 35:4) (B.C. 410.)

Merciful.

(1.) A Benjamite (1 Chronicles 8:23).

(2.) One of David's heroes (1 Chronicles 11:43).

(3.) Jeremiah 35:4.

(4.) A descendant of Saul (1 Chronicles 8:38).

(5.) One of the Nethinim (Ezra 2:46).

(6.) One of the Levites who assisted Ezra (Nehemiah 8:7).

(7.) One of the chiefs who subscribed the covenant (Nehemiah 10:22).

HANAN

ha'-nan (chanan, "gracious"):

(1) A chief of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:23).

(2) The youngest son of Azel, a descendant of Saul (1 Chronicles 8:38; 1 Chronicles 9:44).

(3) One of David's mighty men of valor (1 Chronicles 11:43).

(4) The head of a family of the Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:46 Nehemiah 7:49).

(5) An assistant of Ezra in expounding the law (Nehemiah 8:7). Possibly the same person is referred to in Nehemiah 10:10 (11).

(6) One of the four treasurers put in charge of the tithes by Nehemiah (Nehemiah 13:13).

(7, 8) Two who "sealed the covenant" on the eve of the restoration (Nehemiah 10:22 (23), 26 (27)).

(9) A son of Igdaliah, "the man of God," whose sons had a chamber in the temple at Jerusalem (Jeremiah 35:4).

Byron H. Dement

1135. Ben-chanan -- "son of Hanan," a man of Judah
... Ben-chanan. 1136 . "son of Hanan," a man of Judah. Transliteration: Ben-chanan
Phonetic Spelling: (ben-khaw-nawn') Short Definition: Benhanan. ... Ben-hanan. ...
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1177. Baal Chanan -- "Baal is gracious," a king of Edom, also an ...
... "Baal is gracious," a king of Edom, also an Israelite. Transliteration: Baal Chanan
Phonetic Spelling: (bah'-al khaw-nawn') Short Definition: Baal-hanan. ...
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358. Elon Beth Chanan -- "terebinth of (the) house of favor," a ...
... of (the) house of favor," a place in Dan. Transliteration: Elon Beth Chanan Phonetic
Spelling: (ay-lone' bayth-chaw-nawn') Short Definition: Elonbeth-hanan. ...
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2605. Chanan -- "gracious," the name of several Israelites
... "gracious," the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Chanan Phonetic Spelling:
(khaw-nawn') Short Definition: Hanan. ... NASB Word Usage Hanan (12). Canan. ...
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Arrest and Trial of Jesus.
... The priestly authority, as we have already seen, was in reality entirely in the
hands of Hanan. The order for the arrest probably came from him. ...
/.../renan/the life of jesus/chapter xxiv arrest and trial.htm

Fate of the Enemies of Jesus.
... As to Kaiapha, he was succeeded by Jonathan, his brother-in-law, son of the same
Hanan who had played the principal part in the trial of Jesus. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/renan/the life of jesus/chapter xxvii fate of the.htm

Machinations of the Enemies of Jesus.
... ix.1, 4.]. This personage was Hanan or Annas,[1] son of Seth, and father-in-law
of Kaiapha. ... Hanan was then in reality the chief of the priestly party. ...
/.../renan/the life of jesus/chapter xxii machinations of the.htm

Caphar Hananiah. The Middle of Galilee.
... Chapters 61-70 Chapter 61 Caphar Hananiah. The Middle of Galilee. It seems also
to be called 'Caphar Hanan': hence "R. Jacob of Caphar Hanan." ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 61 caphar hananiah the.htm

Doubtful Fragments on the Pentateuch.
... And Zecharia the priest, the father of John the Baptist, delivered it to Joseph,
a teacher of his own tribe. And Joseph delivered it to Hanan and Caiaphas. ...
/.../doubtful fragments on the pentateuch.htm

Chapter xxxvi
... And Shaul died, and there ruled in his stead Baal-Hanan, the son of Achbor. ...
6. Shaul"from Rehoboth-hannahar. 7. Baal-Hanan"son of Achbor. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxvi.htm

Reading the Law with Tears and Joy
... their faces to the ground.7. Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jemin, Akkub,
Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/reading the law with tears.htm

Index.
... John, St., First Epistle of, 135. Joseph, faith of, 260. Josephus on Essenes,
26. Joshua son of Hanan, 188. Judah, Jesus sprang from, 122. ...
/.../edwards/the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/index 2.htm

An Advance in the Exhortation.
... Perhaps the voice of Joshua, the son of Hanan, had already been heard in the streets,
exclaiming, "Woe to Jerusalem!" The holy city was plainly doomed. ...
/.../the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/chapter ix an advance in.htm

The Historical and Spiritual Causes of the Death of Christ
... a large and flourishing business was conducted under their control and management
in the very Temple Courts, in "the booths of the sons of Hanan." Our Lord ...
/.../beibitz/gloria crucis/ii the historical and spiritual.htm

Elonbeth-hanan (1 Occurrence)
Elonbeth-hanan. Elonbethhanan, Elonbeth-hanan. E'lonbeth-Ha'nan . Int.
Standard Bible Encyclopedia BETH-HANAN; ELON-BETH-HANAN. ...
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Baal-hanan (5 Occurrences)
Baal-hanan. Baalhanan, Baal-hanan. Ba'al-ha'nan . Easton's Bible Dictionary
Lord of grace. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BAAL-HANAN. ...
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Hanan (19 Occurrences)
...HANAN. ha'-nan (chanan, "gracious"): (1) A chief of the tribe of Benjamin (1
Chronicles 8:23). ... Multi-Version Concordance Hanan (19 Occurrences). ...
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Ben-hanan (1 Occurrence)
Ben-hanan. Benhanan, Ben-hanan. Ben-ha'nan . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia BEN-HANAN. ben-ha'-nan (ben-chanan, "son ...
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Beth-hanan
Beth-hanan. Bethhanan, Beth-hanan. Bethharam . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
BETH-HANAN; ELON-BETH-HANAN. beth-ha'-nan (1 Kings 4:9). See ELON. ...
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Elon-beth-hanan (1 Occurrence)
Elon-beth-hanan. E'lonbeth-Ha'nan, Elon-beth-hanan. Elon-bezaanannim .
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BETH-HANAN; ELON-BETH-HANAN. ...
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Elo-beth-hanan
Elo-beth-hanan. Elobethhanan, Elo-beth-hanan. Elohe . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia ELO-BETH-HANAN. e-lon-beth-ha'-nan. See ELON. ...
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Hanan'el (1 Occurrence)
Hanan'el. Han'anel, Hanan'el. Hanani . Multi-Version Concordance
Hanan'el (1 Occurrence). Nehemiah 3:1 Then Eliashib ...
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Ba'al-ha'nan (5 Occurrences)
Ba'al-ha'nan. Baal-hanan, Ba'al-ha'nan. Baalhazor . ... Genesis 36:38 Shaul died,
and Baal Hanan, the son of Achbor reigned in his place. (See RSV). ...
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Achbor (7 Occurrences)
... ak'-bor (`akhbor, "mouse"): (1) The father of Baal-hanan, who was the seventh of
the eight kings who reigned in Edom before there were kings in Israel (Genesis ...
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