Hanani

Hanani, a priest, was among those who participated in the dedication ceremony of the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem.

The name Hanani means "my grace; my mercy"

MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 12:36; only referred to as Hanani (חֲנָנִי); son of Jonathan; a brother of Zechariah, Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel and Judah.

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Family members

Father: Jonathan
Siblings: Azarel Gilalai Judah Maai Milalai Nethanel Shemaiah Zechariah

Alternative names

חֲנָנִיHanani

Mentions

1 verse

Nehemiah 12:36
…and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.