Hanan Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Hanan, a descendant of King Saul, was the son of Azel, as mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.
son of Azel (1CH 8:38)
Lineage: Aphiah › Bechorath › Zeror › Abiel › Kish › Saul › Jonathan › Mephibosheth › Micah › Ahaz › Jarah › Zimri › Moza › Binea › Azel › Hanan
Names
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Hanan
full of grace
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Hanan
· Also called · H2605 none · 1CH 8:38 gracious
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חָנָן
chanan · H2605 · 1CH 8:38 gracious
- el Αναν Anan · none · 1CH 8:38
- bg Ханан
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 900 BC – 700 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 900 BC – 700 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 914 BC – 689 BC |
Hanan Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Hanan is mentioned in 1Ch 8:38 and 1Ch 9:44 as one of the sons of Azel, a descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed in the genealogy of Saul's family, which is recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles provide a record of the families and clans within each of the Israelite tribes, highlighting their lineage and descent from notable figures such as King Saul. The mention of Hanan in this genealogy serves to demonstrate the continuity of Saul's lineage and to provide a historical record of his descendants.
Hanan 4 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A descendant of Saul (1 Chr. 8:38).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Hanan_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Hanan@1Ch.8.38-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, hanan_1371)