1. Hananiah, the False Prophet

Hananiah, son of Azzur, is a notable figure in the Book of Jeremiah, recognized as a false prophet who opposed the prophet Jeremiah. His account is primarily found in Jeremiah 28. Hananiah prophesied in the fourth year of King Zedekiah's reign, claiming that within two years, God would break the yoke of the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, and return the vessels of the LORD's house along with the exiles from Judah (Jeremiah 28:2-4). This message directly contradicted Jeremiah's prophecy, which warned of a prolonged Babylonian captivity.

Jeremiah initially responded to Hananiah's prophecy with a hopeful "Amen," expressing a desire for peace but also reminding the people that true prophets are validated when their prophecies come to pass (Jeremiah 28:6-9). Hananiah, in a dramatic gesture, broke the wooden yoke from Jeremiah's neck, symbolizing the breaking of Babylon's power (Jeremiah 28:10-11). However, God instructed Jeremiah to tell Hananiah that he had replaced the wooden yoke with an iron one, signifying an even harsher Babylonian domination (Jeremiah 28:13-14).

Jeremiah pronounced God's judgment on Hananiah, declaring that he would die within the year for leading the people to trust in lies. True to the prophecy, Hananiah died in the seventh month of that same year (Jeremiah 28:15-17).

2. Hananiah, the Son of Heman

Another Hananiah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4, 23 as one of the sons of Heman, who served as musicians in the temple. Heman was one of the chief musicians appointed by King David to lead worship in the house of the LORD. Hananiah, along with his brothers, was part of the group responsible for the musical aspect of temple worship, contributing to the spiritual life of Israel through music and song.

3. Hananiah, the Grandfather of Irijah

In Jeremiah 37:13, Hananiah is identified as the grandfather of Irijah, the captain of the guard who arrested Jeremiah on charges of deserting to the Babylonians. This Hananiah is not directly involved in the narrative but is mentioned to establish Irijah's lineage.

4. Hananiah, the Governor of the Castle

Nehemiah 7:2 mentions Hananiah as the governor of the castle, a man described as faithful and God-fearing. Nehemiah appointed him, along with Hanani, his brother, to oversee Jerusalem. Hananiah's role was crucial in maintaining the security and order of the city during the rebuilding of the walls, reflecting his trustworthiness and dedication to God's work.

5. Hananiah, the Priest

In Nehemiah 10:23, Hananiah is listed among the priests who sealed the covenant, committing to follow God's law and separate themselves from the peoples of the land. This act of sealing the covenant was a significant moment of rededication for the returned exiles, emphasizing their commitment to live according to God's commandments.

6. Hananiah, the Leader of the People

Nehemiah 12:12 mentions another Hananiah, who served as a leader of the people during the time of Joiakim, the high priest. This Hananiah was part of the priestly lineage and played a role in the religious leadership of the community.

7. Hananiah, the Father of Zedekiah

In 1 Chronicles 3:19, Hananiah is noted as the father of Zedekiah, a descendant of the royal line of David. This genealogical reference places Hananiah within the broader context of the Davidic dynasty, highlighting the continuation of David's lineage through the post-exilic period.

These various individuals named Hananiah illustrate the diverse roles and impacts of those who bore this name throughout Israel's history, from false prophecy to faithful service in the temple and leadership in the community.Hanani'ah (28 Occurrences)

1 Chronicles 3:19
And the sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel, and Shimei. And the sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam, and Hananiah; and Shelomith was their sister;
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1 Chronicles 3:21
And the sons of Hananiah: Pelatiah, and Jeshaiah; the sons of Jeshaiah: Rephaiah; the sons of Rephaiah: Arnan; the sons of Arnan: Obadiah; the sons of Obadiah: Shecaniah.
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1 Chronicles 8:24
and Hananiah, and Elam, and Anthothiah;
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1 Chronicles 25:4
Of Heman: the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth;
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1 Chronicles 25:23
For the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
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2 Chronicles 26:11
Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains.
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Ezra 10:28
And of the sons of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai.
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Nehemiah 3:8
Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths. And next unto him repaired Hananiah one of the perfumers, and they restored Jerusalem even unto the broad wall.
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Nehemiah 3:30
After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another portion. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
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Nehemiah 7:2
that I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
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Nehemiah 10:23
Hoshea, Hananiah, Hasshub;
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Nehemiah 12:12
And in the days of Joiakim were priests, heads of fathers' houses: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
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Nehemiah 12:41
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
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Jeremiah 28:1
And it cometh to pass, in that year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, in the fifth month, spoken unto me hath Hananiah son of Azur the prophet, who 'is' of Gibeon, in the house of Jehovah, before the eyes of the priests, and all the people, saying,
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Jeremiah 28:5
And Jeremiah the prophet saith unto Hananiah the prophet, before the eyes of the priests, and before the eyes of all the people who are standing in the house of Jehovah,
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Jeremiah 28:10
And Hananiah the prophet taketh the yoke from off the neck of Jeremiah the prophet, and breaketh it,
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Jeremiah 28:11
And Hananiah speaketh before the eyes of all the people, saying, 'Thus said Jehovah, Thus I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, within two years of days, from off the neck of all the nations;' and Jeremiah the prophet goeth on his way.
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Jeremiah 28:12
And there is a word of Jehovah unto Jeremiah after the breaking, by Hananiah the prophet, of the yoke from off the neck of Jeremiah the prophet, saying,
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Jeremiah 28:13
Go, and thou hast spoken unto Hananiah, saying, Thus said Jehovah, Yokes of wood thou hast broken, and I have made instead of them yokes of iron;
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Jeremiah 28:15
And Jeremiah the prophet saith unto Hananiah the prophet, 'Hear, I pray thee, O Hananiah; Jehovah hath not sent thee, and thou hast caused this people to trust on falsehood.
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Jeremiah 28:17
And Hananiah the prophet dieth in that year, in the seventh month.
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Jeremiah 36:12
and he goeth down 'to' the house of the king, unto the chamber of the scribe, and lo, there are all the heads sitting: Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan son of Acbor, and Gemariah son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the heads.
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Jeremiah 37:13
And it cometh to pass, he is at the gate of Benjamin, and there 'is' a master of the ward -- and his name is Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah -- and he catcheth Jeremiah the prophet, saying, 'Unto the Chaldeans thou art falling.'
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Daniel 1:6
And there are among them out of the sons of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
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Daniel 1:7
and the chief of the eunuchs setteth names on them, and he setteth on Daniel, Belteshazzar; and on Hananiah, Shadrach; and on Mishael, Meshach; and on Azariah, Abed-Nego.
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Daniel 1:11
And Daniel saith unto the Meltzar, whom the chief of the eunuchs hath appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
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Daniel 1:19
And the king speaketh with them, and there hath none been found among them all like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, and they stand before the king;
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Daniel 2:17
Then Daniel to his house hath gone, and to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, he hath made the thing known,
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