Lexical Definition

‎חָנָן‎ Chânân (khaw-nawn') Hanan N:N-M-P
from ‎חָנַן‎; favor

Canan.

1) one of the chief people of the tribe of Benjamin
2) last of the 6 sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul
3) son of Maachah, one of David's mighty warriors
4) father of some sons who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
5) one of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law
6) one of the heads of the people who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
7) another of the chief laymen who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
8) son of Zaccur, grandson of Mattaniah whom Nehemiah made one of the storekeepers of the provisions collected as tithes. Same as 5 ?
9) son of Igdaliah

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
חָנָן֙ Hanan 1Chr.11.43

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎חָנָן‎ proper name, masculine (gracious; compare Sabean ‎חנן‎, Phoenician ‎חנא‎) —

1. one of the warriors of David 1Chr 11:43.

2. one of the heads of families of Nethinim Ezra 2:46 = Neh 7:49.

3. names of Levites Neh 8:7; Neh 10:11*; Neh 13:3.

4. chiefs of the people:
a. Neh 10:23*.
b. Neh 10:27*.

5. Benjamite name 1Chr 8:23; 1Chr 8:38; 1Chr 9:44 (compare proper name, of a location ‎בֵּית חָנָן‎, Mishna ‎כְּפַר חָנָן‎).

6. ‎אִישׁ הָאֱלֹהִים‎ head of a prophetic guild, ‎בְּנֵי חָנָן‎ Jer 35:4.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
1 Chronicles 8:23 · 8:38 · 9:44 · 11:43
Ezra 2:46
Nehemiah 7:49 · 8:7 · 10:11* · 10:23* · 10:27* · 13:3
Jeremiah 35:4

Profile

Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty warriors, son of Maacah.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hanan, the son of Maacah, was one of King David's mighty warriors.

Hanan, the son of Maacah, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:43 as one of King David's mighty warriors. The mighty warriors were a group of elite soldiers who served under David and were renowned for their bravery, strength, and military prowess. They played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, fighting in various battles and campaigns. The mention of Hanan in this list highlights his exceptional skills as a warrior and his loyalty to King David.

All entries for Hanan: חָנָן