Johanan

Johanan, the son of Hakkatan, was one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra.

The name Johanan means “who is liberal or merciful”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezra 8:12; only referred to as Johanan (יוֹחָנָן); a son of Hakkatan.

Glossary entries

Johanan

Family members

Father

Hakkatan

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. …from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;