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) |
|---|---|---|
| יְהוֹחָנָ֣ן | Jehohanan | 2Chr.17.15 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.15
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 • Jehoshaphat's commander • Military commander under King Jehoshaphat of Judah
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jehohanan was a military commander from Judah during the reign of King Jehoshaphat.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.15;
- only referred to as Jehohanan יְהוֹחָנָן.
Jehohanan is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 17:15 as one of the military commanders of Judah during the reign of King Jehoshaphat. He is described as a leader of 280,000 mighty warriors, indicating his significant role in the army of Judah. The passage lists several commanders and the number of troops under their command, highlighting the military strength of Judah during Jehoshaphat's reign. Jehoshaphat is known for his reforms and his efforts to strengthen the spiritual and military foundation of the kingdom. The presence of capable military leaders like Jehohanan would have been essential for maintaining the security and stability of Judah. The text does not provide any further information about Jehohanan's background, his specific military achievements, or his role in the battles and conflicts of the time. However, his inclusion in this list of commanders suggests that he was a trusted and competent leader in Jehoshaphat's army.
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