Lexical Definition
חֲנָנִי Chănânîy (khan-aw-nee') Hanani N:N-M-P
from חָנַן; gracious
Hanani.
- § Hanani = "gracious"
- Chanani, the name of six Israelites
1) one of the sons of Heman, a chief musician of David, and head of the 18th course of the service
2) a seer who rebuked Asa, king of Judah, and was imprisoned
2a) maybe, father of Jehu the seer who testified against Baasha
3) one of the priests who in the time of Ezra took a foreign wife
4) brother of Nehemiah whom Nehemiah appointed governor of Jerusalem
5) another priest who was the chief musician under Nehemiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לַחֲנָ֔נִי | to Hanani | 1Chr.25.25 |
| חֲנָ֗נִי | Hanani | 1Chr.25.4 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4
- son of: Heman (הֵימָן)
- brother of: Bukkiah (בֻּקִּיָּה), Mattaniah (מַתַּנְיָה), Uzziel (עֻזִּיאֵל), Shebuel (שְׁבוּאֵל), Jerimoth (יְרִימוֹת), Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה), Eliathah (אֱלִיאָתָה), Giddalti (גִּדַּלְתִּי), Romamti-ezer (רוֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר), Joshbekashah (יׇשְׁבְּקָשָׁה), Mallothi (מַלּוֹתִי), Hothir (הוֹתִיר), Mahazioth (מַחֲזִיאוֹת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
חֲנָנִי proper name, masculine (perhaps abbreviated from following); —
1. father of the prophet Jehu 1Kgs 16:1; 1Kgs 16:7; 2Chr 16:7; 2Chr 19:2; 2Chr 20:34.
2. brother of Nehemiah Neh 1:2; Neh 7:2.
3. a chief musician of David 1Chr 25:4; 1Chr 25:25.
4. a chief musician in time of Nehemiah Neh 12:36.
5. a priest of Ezra's time Ezra 10:20.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 16:1 · 16:7 |
| 1 Chronicles | 25:4 · 25:25 |
| 2 Chronicles | 16:7 · 19:2 · 20:34 |
| Ezra | 10:20 |
| Nehemiah | 1:2 · 7:2 · 12:36 |
Profile
Male • Son of Heman • A musician in the temple during David's reign.
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Hanani was a temple musician during King David's reign, assigned to the twenty-fifth division.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4;
- only referred to as Hanani חֲנָנִי;
- son of Heman הֵימָן;
- a brother of Bukkiah בֻּקִּיָּה, Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָה, Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵל, Shebuel שְׁבוּאֵל, Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת, Hananiah חֲנַנְיָה, Eliathah אֱלִיאָתָה, Giddalti גִּדַּלְתִּי, Romamti-ezer רוֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר, Joshbekashah יׇשְׁבְּקָשָׁה, Mallothi מַלּוֹתִי, Hothir הוֹתִיר, Mahazioth מַחֲזִיאוֹת.
Hanani is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 25:25 as one of the temple musicians during the reign of King David. He was among the sons of Heman, the king's seer, who were appointed to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals in the temple service. Hanani and his brothers were skilled musicians, trained in singing to the Lord. In the organization of the temple musicians, Hanani was assigned to the twenty-fifth division (1 Chronicles 25:25). The temple musicians played a crucial role in the worship services, providing music and leading the people in praise to God. The mention of Hanani in this context highlights the importance of music and worship in the temple during David's reign.
All entries for Hanani: חֲנָנִי