Lexical Definition
יוֹחָנָן Yôwchânân (yo-khaw-nawn') Johanan N:N-M-P
a form of יְהוֹחָנָן
Johanan.
- § Johanan = "Jehovah has graced"
- Jochanan, the name of nine Israelites
1) a priest during the high priesthood of Joiakim who returned with Zerubbabel
2) a Jewish captain after the fall of Jerusalem
3) the eldest son of king Josiah
4) a post-exilic prince of the line of David
5) father of Azariah, priest in Solomon's time
6) a Benjamite, one of David's mighty warriors
7) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors
8) a returning exile
See Greek: Ἰωάννης
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיוֹחָנָ֧ן | and Johanan | 1Chr.3.24 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.24
- son of: Elioenai (אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי)
- brother of: Hodaviah (הוֹדַוְיָה), Eliashib (אֶלְיָשִׁיב), Pelaiah (פְּלָיָה), Akkub (עַקּוּב), Delaiah (דְּלָיָה) and Anani (עֲנָנִי)
Profile
Male • Son of Elioenai • A descendant of David through the line of Jehoiachin
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Johanan is listed in the genealogy of David as a descendant of King Jehoiachin (1Ch.3.24).
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.24;
- only referred to as Johanan יוֹחָנָן;
- son of Elioenai אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי;
- a brother of Hodaviah הוֹדַוְיָה, Eliashib אֶלְיָשִׁיב, Pelaiah פְּלָיָה, Akkub עַקּוּב, Delaiah דְּלָיָה and Anani עֲנָנִי.
Johanan is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:24 as part of the genealogy of King David's descendants. He is listed as one of the sons of Elioenai, who was a descendant of King Jehoiachin (also known as Jeconiah). Jehoiachin was one of the last kings of Judah before the Babylonian exile, and he was taken captive to Babylon in 597 BC (2Ki.24.15).
The mention of Johanan in this genealogy demonstrates that David's lineage continued even after the exile, and it highlights the importance of maintaining family records. However, no additional information is provided about Johanan's life, his specific role within the family, or any notable achievements. His inclusion in the genealogy serves primarily to trace the ongoing fulfillment of God's promise to establish David's throne forever (2Sa.7.16).
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