HANANI

1. A seer in the time of Asa, 955-914 B. C. imprisoned for his fidelity. He was also the father of the prophet Jehu, 1Ki 16:1-7 2Ch 16:7-10 19:2 20:34. 2. A brother of Nehemiah, who brought to Babylon an account of the wretched state of the Jews then at Jerusalem, and afterwards had charge of the gates of the city, Ne 1:1-3 7:2,3, B. C. 455.

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Hanani. Hanani
God has gratified me, or is gracious. (1.) One of the sons of Heman (1 Chr. 25:4, 25). (2.) A prophet who was sent to rebuke king Asa for entering into a league with Benhadad I., king of Syria, against Judah (2 Chr. 16:1-10). He was probably the father of the prophet Jehu (1 Kings 16:7). (3.) Probably a brother of Nehemiah (Neh. 1:2; 7:2), who reported to him the melancholy condition of Jerusalem. Nehemiah afterwards appointed him to have charge of the city gates.

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Hanani. my grace; my mercy

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HANANI. 1. Son of Heman 1Ch 25:4,25 2. A prophet who rebuked Asa, king of Judah 2Ch 16:7 3. Father of Jehu the prophet 1Ki 16:1,7; 2Ch 19:2; 20:34
* Possibly identical with number two above

4. A priest Ezr 10:20 5. A brother of Nehemiah and keeper of the gates of Jerusalem Ne 1:2; 7:2 6. A priest and musician Ne 12:36

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a prophet 2Ch 16:7