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)
חָנָ֥ן Hanan Jer.35.4

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 • Son of Igdaliah • Son of Igdaliah, associated with the Rechabites.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, was associated with the Rechabites and had a chamber in the temple during Jeremiah's time.

Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, is mentioned in Jeremiah 35:4 in connection with the Rechabites. The Rechabites were a nomadic tribe known for their commitment to abstaining from wine, living in tents, and following the commands of their ancestor, Jonadab son of Rechab. During the reign of King Jehoiakim, Jeremiah was instructed by God to bring the Rechabites to the temple and offer them wine to drink. The Rechabites refused, demonstrating their steadfast obedience to their ancestor's commands. The chamber of the sons of Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, was used for this encounter. Hanan is described as "the man of God," indicating his prophetic or priestly role. The location of this chamber in the temple suggests that Hanan held a position of importance or respect within the religious community. The association of Hanan with the Rechabites and the use of his chamber for Jeremiah's test highlights the significance of the Rechabites' commitment to their principles and their role as an example of obedience to God.

All entries for Hanan: חָנָן