Lexical Definition
יְהוֹחָנָן Yᵉhôwchânân (yeh-ho-khaw-nawn') Johanan N:N-M-P
from יְהֹוָה and חָנַן; Jehovah-favored
Jehohanan, Johanan. Compare יוֹחָנָן.
- § Jehohanan = "Jehovah has graced"
- Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites
1) a priest during the high priesthood of Joiakim who returned with Zerubbabel
2) a high priest in the time of Ezra
3) a Levite priest who took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah
4) son of Tobiah
5) a Korhite Levite and one of the doorkeepers to the tabernacle in the time of David
6) a captain of Judah under king Jehoshaphat
7) an Ephraimite
8) an Israelite with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
9) a Jewish captain after the fall of Jerusalem
10) the eldest son of king Josiah
11) a post-exilic prince of the line of David
12) father of Azariah, priest in Solomon's time
13) a Benjamite, one of David's mighty warriors
14) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors
15) a returning exile
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְי֣וֹחָנָ֔ן | and Johanan | 1Chr.12.4 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.4
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְהוֺחָנָן, יוֺחָנָן proper name, masculine ᵐ5 mostly Ἰωαναν, Ἰωναν (׳י hath been gracious, compare אֶלְחָנָן חֲנַנְאֵל & references; also Phoenician יחנבעל בעליחן) —
1. a. ׳יְהוֺ a priest Neh 12:13
b. high priest Ezra 10:6 = יוֺחָנָן Neh 12:22; Neh 12:23 apparently = יוֺנָתָן Neh 12:11 (twice in verse) (ᵐ5 Ἰωναθαν).
2. ׳יְהוֺ Levite Neh 12:42.
3. ׳יְהוֺ son of Tobiah Neh 6:18 (ᵐ5 Manuscripts Ἰωναθαν).
4. ׳יְהוֺ porter in David's time 1Chr 26:3 (ᵐ5 Ἰωνας, ᵐ5L Ἰωναθαν).
5. ׳יְהוֺ a Judaite captain 2Chr 17:15 apparently also 2Chr 23:1.
6. ׳יְהוֺ an Ephraimite 2Chr 28:12.
7. ׳יְהוֺ an Israelite, Ezra's time Ezra 10:28.
8. ׳יוֺ (& so all following) a Jewish captain, after fall of Jerusalem 2Kgs 25:23; Jer 40:8; Jer 40:13; Jer 40:15; Jer 40:16; Jer 41:11; Jer 41:13; Jer 41:14; Jer 41:15; Jer 41:16; Jer 42:1; Jer 42:8; Jer 43:2; Jer 43:4; Jer 43:5
9. eldest son of king Josiah 1Chr 3:15 ᵐ5L Ἰωαχας (apparently = יְתוֺאָחָז 2Kgs 23:30 + ).
10. a post-exilic prince of the line of David 1Chr 3:24.
11. father of Azariah, priest in Solomon's time 1Chr 5:35*; 1Chr 5:36*.
12. two of David's mighty men:
a. a Benjamite 1Chr 12:5
b. a Gadite 1Chr 12:13*.
13. a returning exile Ezra 8:12.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 23:30 · 25:23 |
| 1 Chronicles | 3:15 · 3:24 · 5:35* · 5:36* · 12:5 · 12:13* · 26:3 |
| 2 Chronicles | 17:15 · 23:1 · 28:12 |
| Ezra | 8:12 · 10:6 · 10:28 |
| Nehemiah | 6:18 · 12:11 · 12:13 · 12:22 · 12:23 · 12:42 |
| Jeremiah | 40:8 · 40:13 · 40:15 · 40:16 · 41:11 · 41:13 · 41:14 · 41:15 · 41:16 · 42:1 · 42:8 · 43:2 · 43:4 · 43:5 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • A Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Johanan, a Benjaminite warrior, was among the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch.12.4).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.4;
- only referred to as Johanan יְהוֹחָנָן.
Johanan is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:4 as one of the Benjaminite warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was seeking refuge from King Saul. He is described as one of the mighty men, indicating his exceptional bravery and military skill. Johanan was part of a group of Benjaminite warriors who were known for their prowess with the bow and their ability to use both the right and left hand in battle (1Ch.12.2). His presence among David's supporters demonstrates his loyalty to the future king and his belief in David's divine appointment, even while Saul was still on the throne.
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