The Hanochites are a biblical group mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogical records of the tribes of Israel. They are identified as descendants of Hanoch, who was a son of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob and Leah. The Hanochites are thus part of the tribe of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 46:9 : "The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi." This verse lists the sons of Reuben, establishing Hanoch as one of his direct descendants. The mention of Hanoch here is foundational for understanding the lineage and the subsequent identification of the Hanochites.

2. Numbers 26:5 : "Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: the Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu." In this census of the Israelites, the Hanochites are specifically named as a clan within the tribe of Reuben. This enumeration was part of a broader census conducted by Moses and Eleazar the priest, as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land.

3. 1 Chronicles 5:3 : "The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi." This genealogical record in the Chronicles reiterates the lineage of Reuben, confirming the place of Hanoch and, by extension, the Hanochites within the tribal structure of Israel.

Historical and Cultural Context:

The Hanochites, as part of the tribe of Reuben, would have shared in the historical and cultural experiences of the Reubenites. The tribe of Reuben settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River, in the region of Gilead, after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their subsequent wanderings in the wilderness. This territory was known for its pastoral lands, which were suitable for the livestock that the Reubenites possessed.

The tribe of Reuben, including the Hanochites, played a role in the early history of Israel, although they are not as prominently featured in the biblical narrative as some other tribes. The Reubenites, along with the tribes of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, requested and received their inheritance on the east side of the Jordan, as recorded in Numbers 32.

Theological Significance:

From a theological perspective, the Hanochites, like other clans within the tribes of Israel, represent the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The enumeration and preservation of these clans underscore the continuity of God's covenant with Israel. The Hanochites, as part of the tribe of Reuben, are a testament to the faithfulness of God in maintaining the lineage and identity of His chosen people.

The Hanochites, while not extensively detailed in the biblical narrative, contribute to the broader understanding of Israel's tribal organization and the fulfillment of divine promises. Their mention in the genealogical records serves as a reminder of the intricate tapestry of families and clans that comprised the nation of Israel, each playing a role in the unfolding account of God's redemptive plan.HANOCH; HANOCHITES

ha'-nok, ha'-nok-its (chanokh, "initiation," "dedication"):

(1) A grandson of Abraham by Keturah, and an ancestral head of a clan of Midian (Genesis 25:4 1 Chronicles 1:33, the King James Version "Henoch").

(2) The eldest son of Reuben (Genesis 46:9 Exodus 6:14 1 Chronicles 5:3).

The descendants of Hanoch were known as Hanochites (Numbers 26:5).

2599. Chanoki -- descendant of Enoch
... descendant of Enoch. Transliteration: Chanoki Phonetic Spelling: (khan-o-kee') Short
Definition: Hanochites. ... of Enoch NASB Word Usage Hanochites (1). Hanochites. ...
/hebrew/2599.htm - 6kHanochites (1 Occurrence)
... HANOCH; HANOCHITES. ... (2) The eldest son of Reuben (Genesis 46:9 Exodus 6:14 1 Chronicles
5:3). The descendants of Hanoch were known as Hanochites (Numbers 26:5). ...
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Hanoch (6 Occurrences)
... HANOCH; HANOCHITES. ... (2) The eldest son of Reuben (Genesis 46:9 Exodus 6:14 1 Chronicles
5:3). The descendants of Hanoch were known as Hanochites (Numbers 26:5). ...
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Ha'nochites (1 Occurrence)
Ha'nochites. Hanochites, Ha'nochites. Hanun . Multi-Version Concordance
Ha'nochites (1 Occurrence). ... Hanochites, Ha'nochites. Hanun . Reference Bible.
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Hanochite (1 Occurrence)
... 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; (Root in WEB ...
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Israel's (72 Occurrences)
... Numbers 26:5 Reuben, the first-born of Israel: the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the
family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites; (See NAS). ...
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Eldest (17 Occurrences)
... Numbers 26:5 Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of
whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the ...
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Phallu (5 Occurrences)
... Numbers 26:5 Reuben the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, of
whom cometh the family of the Hanochites: Of Phallu, the family of the ...
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Pallu (6 Occurrences)
... 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; (WEB KJV JPS ...
/p/pallu.htm - 9k

Pal'luites (1 Occurrence)
... Numbers 26:5 Reuben, the first-born of Israel: the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the
family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites; (See RSV). ...
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Palluites (1 Occurrence)
... 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; (WEB KJV JPS ...
/p/palluites.htm - 7k

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