Biblical Reference:
Hanes is mentioned in the Bible in the book of Isaiah. The specific reference is Isaiah 30:4, which states, "For their princes are at Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes."

Historical and Geographical Context:
Hanes is identified as a location in ancient Egypt. The exact identification of Hanes has been a subject of scholarly debate, but it is generally considered to be a city in the southern part of Egypt. Some scholars associate Hanes with the ancient city of Heracleopolis, known in Egyptian as Hnes. This city was an important administrative center in Middle Egypt, located near the entrance to the Fayum region.

Biblical Context and Significance:
In Isaiah 30, the prophet Isaiah is delivering a message of warning to the people of Judah. The chapter criticizes the leaders of Judah for seeking an alliance with Egypt rather than relying on the Lord for protection and guidance. The mention of Hanes, along with Zoan, underscores the political and diplomatic efforts of Judah's leaders to secure support from Egypt against the Assyrian threat. This reliance on foreign powers is portrayed as a lack of faith in God's provision and protection.

The reference to Hanes serves to highlight the futility of seeking security in human alliances rather than trusting in the Lord. Isaiah's message is a call to repentance and a reminder of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. The prophet warns that such alliances will ultimately lead to shame and disgrace, as they are contrary to God's will for His people.

Theological Implications:
The mention of Hanes in Isaiah 30:4 is a part of a broader theological theme in the book of Isaiah, which emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God over political and military strategies. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of relying on human wisdom and power instead of seeking divine guidance and support.

The passage reflects the biblical principle that true security and peace come from obedience to God and reliance on His promises. It challenges believers to examine their own sources of trust and to prioritize their relationship with God above all else.

Cultural and Archaeological Insights:
While the exact location of Hanes remains uncertain, archaeological findings in the region of Heracleopolis provide insights into the cultural and political landscape of ancient Egypt during the time of Isaiah. Heracleopolis was a significant city with a rich history, serving as a center of worship and administration. Understanding the historical context of Hanes enhances the interpretation of Isaiah's message and the geopolitical dynamics of the period.

Conclusion:
The reference to Hanes in the book of Isaiah serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of faith and reliance on God. It illustrates the biblical theme of divine sovereignty and the futility of seeking security in human alliances. Through the mention of Hanes, the prophet Isaiah calls the people of Judah—and by extension, all believers—to trust in the Lord as their ultimate source of strength and protection.Hanes

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a place in Egypt mentioned only in (Isaiah 30:4) We think that the Chald Paraphr. is right in identifying it with Tahpanhes, a fortified town on the eastern frontier.

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A city of Egypt, Isaiah 30:4, thought to be the modern Ehnes, in middle Egypt on the Nile.

A place in Egypt mentioned only in Isaiah 30:4 in connection with a reproof given to the Jews for trusting in Egypt. It was considered the same as Tahpanhes, a fortified town on the eastern frontier, but has been also identified as Ahnas-el-Medeeneh, 70 miles from Cairo. HANES

ha'-nez (chanec): Occurs only in Isaiah 30:4. The one question of importance concerning this place is its location. It has never been certainly identified. It was probably an Egyptian city, though even that is not certain. Pharaoh, in his selfish haste to make league with the kingdom of Judah, may have sent his ambassadors far beyond the frontier. The language of Isaiah, "Their ambassadors came to Hanes," certainly seems to indicate a place in the direction of Jerusalem from Tanis. This indication is also the sum of all the evidence yet available. There is no real knowledge concerning the exact location of Hanes. Opinions on the subject are little more than clever guesses. They rest almost entirely upon etymological grounds, a very precarious foundation when not supported by historical evidence. The Septuagint has, "For there are in Tanis princes, wicked messengers." Evidently knowing no such place, they tried to translate the name. The Aramaic version gives "Tahpanhes" for Hanes, which may have been founded upon exact knowledge, as we shall see.

Hanes has been thought by some commentators to be Heracleopolis Magna, Egyptian Hunensurten, abridged to Hunensu, Copt Ahnes, Hebrew Chanec, Arabic Ahneysa, the capital of the XXth Nome, or province, of ancient Egypt. It was a large city on an island between the Nile and the Bahr Yuseph, opposite the modern town of Beni Suef. The Greeks identified the ram-headed god of the place with Heracles, hence, "Heracleopolis." The most important historical notes in Egypt and the best philological arguments point to this city as Hanes. But the plain meaning of Isaiah 30:4 points more positively to a city somewhere in the delta nearer to Jerusalem than Tanis (compare Naville's cogent argument, "Ahnas el Medineh," 3-4). Dumichen considered the hieroglyphic name of Tahpanhes to be Hens. Knowledge of this as a fact may have influenced the Aramaic rendering, but does not warrant the arbitrary altering of the Hebrew text.

M. G. Kyle.

2609. Chanes -- a place in Egypt
... 2608b, 2609. Chanes. 2610 . a place in Egypt. Transliteration: Chanes Phonetic
Spelling: (khaw-nace') Short Definition: Hanes. ... NASB Word Usage Hanes (1). Hanes ...
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Sennacherib (705-681 BC )
... come to Heracleopolis,* [Heb. Hanes."Tr.] you shall all be ashamed of
a people that cannot profit you.... For Egypt helpeth in ...
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Hanes (1 Occurrence)
...HANES. ... The language of Isaiah, "Their ambassadors came to Hanes," certainly seems
to indicate a place in the direction of Jerusalem from Tanis. ...
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Ha'nes (1 Occurrence)
Ha'nes. Hanes, Ha'nes. Hang . ... Ha'nes (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 30:4 For his chiefs
are at Zoan, and his representatives have come to Hanes. (See RSV). ...
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Zo'an (7 Occurrences)
... of the way. (See RSV). Isaiah 30:4 For his chiefs are at Zoan, and his
representatives have come to Hanes. (See RSV). Ezekiel 30:14 ...
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Envoys (16 Occurrences)
... by rivers. (See NAS NIV). Isaiah 30:4 For his chiefs are at Zoan, and his
representatives have come to Hanes. (See RSV NIV). Isaiah ...
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Embassadors (8 Occurrences)
... rivers have laid waste. (WBS). Isaiah 30:4 For his princes were at Zoan,
and his embassadors came to Hanes. (WBS). Isaiah 33:7 Behold ...
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Ambassadors (9 Occurrences)
... YLT RSV). Isaiah 30:4 For their princes are at Zoan, and their ambassadors
have come to Hanes. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY NAS). Isaiah 33 ...
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Arrive (20 Occurrences)
... They came there, and were confounded. (See NIV). Isaiah 30:4 For his chiefs are
at Zoan, and his representatives have come to Hanes. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Representatives (26 Occurrences)
... on great waters; (BBE). Isaiah 30:4 For his chiefs are at Zoan, and his
representatives have come to Hanes. (BBE). Isaiah 37:9 And ...
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Handywork (1 Occurrence)

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Zoan (7 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Isaiah 30:4 For their princes
are at Zoan, and their ambassadors have come to Hanes. (WEB ...
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