Hanan Summary
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Hanan, a Levite, was among the signatories of the covenant led by Nehemiah to follow God's Law.
non-Levite leader (NEH 10:14)
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full of grace
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· Also called · H2605 none · NEH 10:26 gracious
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chanan · H2605 · NEH 10:26 gracious
- el Αιναν Ainan · none · NEH 10:26
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Hanan Article
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Hanan is mentioned in Neh 10:26 as another Levite who signed the covenant led by Nehemiah to follow the Law of God. This Hanan is listed separately from the Hanan mentioned in Neh 10:22, indicating that they were two different individuals. After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the public reading of the Law, the people of Israel made a solemn covenant to obey God's commandments and to support the temple service (Nehemiah 9-10). The covenant was sealed by the signatures of the leaders, priests, and Levites, including this Hanan. This event demonstrated the commitment of the post-exilic community to God and their determination to live according to His laws.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Hanan_6) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Hanan@Neh.10.26) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, hanan_1376)