Who was Johanan in the Bible?
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The story of Johanan
In Hebrew: יוחנן
Johanan was a common name in the Hebrew Bible and several individuals with this name are mentioned. One of the most prominent Johanans was a commander of the Jewish army during the Babylonian Exile. He was appointed by the Babylonian authorities to lead the Jewish community in Babylon. Another Johanan was a descendant of King Jehoiachin of Judah and is mentioned in the genealogy in the Book of Ezra. Another Johanan was a son of the high priest Eliashib and is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah.
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High Priest of Israel
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How many times Johanan was mentioned in the Bible?
Johanan appears 27 Times in the Bible.
Where is the story of Johanan begins in the Bible?
Johanan Genesis 2 Kings, Chapter 25, verse 23.
What is the meaning of the name Johanan?
Yahweh is gracious
What is the origin of the name Johanan?
Hebrew
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Johanan was a common name in the Hebrew Bible and several individuals with this name are mentioned. One of the most prominent Johanans was a commander of the Jewish army during the Babylonian Exile. He was appointed by the Babylonian authorities to lead the Jewish community in Babylon. Another Johanan was a descendant of King Jehoiachin of Judah and is mentioned in the genealogy in the Book of Ezra. Another Johanan was a son of the high priest Eliashib and is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah.
Johanan was mentioned 27 Times in the Bible.
Genesis 2 Kings, Chapter 25, verse 23.
The father of Johanan is Josiah.
