Hananiah

Hananiah, son of Shelemiah, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's time.

The name Hananiah means “grace; mercy; gift of the Lord”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 3:30; only referred to as Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ); a son of Shelemiah.

Glossary entries

Hananiah

Family members

Father

Shelemiah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters.