Lexical Definition
חָנָן Chânân (khaw-nawn') Hanan N:N-M-P
from חָנַן; favor
Canan.
- § Canan or Hanan = "he is merciful"
- Chanan, the name of seven Israelites
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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| חָנָ֥ן | Hanan | Neh.13.13 |
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 • Returned leader • A treasurer appointed by Nehemiah for the storehouses.
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Hanan, the son of Zaccur, was appointed by Nehemiah as one of the treasurers responsible for the storehouses.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.13.13;
- only referred to as Hanan חָנָן;
- a son of Zaccur זַכּוּר.
Hanan, the son of Zaccur, is mentioned in Nehemiah 13:13 as one of the treasurers appointed by Nehemiah to oversee the storehouses. Nehemiah assigned four reliable men, including Hanan, to distribute the portions due to the priests and Levites from the tithes and offerings collected in the storehouses. This appointment was made to ensure the fair distribution of resources and to support the temple service. Nehemiah's choice of Hanan and the other treasurers was based on their trustworthiness and integrity. The appointment of dedicated individuals like Hanan helped maintain the proper functioning of the temple and the support of its personnel in the post-exilic period.
All entries for Hanan: חָנָן
Related Profiles:
- Zaccur (father)