Hananiah
Hananiah was appointed by Nehemiah as the governor of Jerusalem, along with Hanani, due to his faithfulness and fear of God.
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 7:2; only referred to as Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּHananiah
Mentions
- Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.