Johanan

Johanan is listed in the genealogy of David as a descendant of King Jehoiachin.

The name Johanan means “who is liberal or merciful”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 3:24; only referred to as Johanan (יוֹחָנָן); son of Elioenai; a brother of Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Delaiah and Anani.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Elioenai
Siblings: Akkub Anani Delaiah Eliashib Hodaviah Pelaiah

Alternative names

יוֹחָנָןJohanan

Mentions

1 Chronicles 3:24
The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all.