Johanan
Johanan was a Priest in the lineage of Elkanah, the father of Samuel.
The name Johanan means “who is liberal or merciful”
MalePriestTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 6:9; only referred to as Johanan (יוֹחָנָן); a son of Azariah; father of Azariah.
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Alternative names
- יוֹחָנָןJohanan
Mentions
- Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,
- Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,