Hanan
Hanan, a Levite, assisted Ezra in teaching the Law to the people during the post-exilic period.
The name Hanan means “full of grace”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Nehemiah 8:7; only referred to as Hanan (חָנָן).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- חָנָןHanan
Mentions
- The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.
- …and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,