Who was Hanani?

Messenger of God

The story of Hanani

Hanani - Messenger
Hanani - Messenger
Messenger

Hanani was a biblical figure who is best known for being a prophet of God. He was the brother of Nehemiah, the cupbearer to the King of Persia. Hanani was sent by God to warn the people of Judah to repent and turn back to God. He was also sent to encourage Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Hanani was born in the tribe of Judah and was the son of Azel and the brother of Nehemiah. He was a faithful servant of God and was known for his wisdom and courage. He was a leader among the people of Judah and was respected for his faithfulness and obedience to God. Hanani was a prophet of God and was sent to warn the people of Judah to repent and turn back to God. He was also sent to encourage Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He was a faithful servant of God and was known for his wisdom and courage. He was a leader among the people of Judah and was respected for his faithfulness and obedience to God. Hanani is best known for his role as a prophet of God and for his courage and faithfulness in warning the people of Judah to repent and turn back to God. He is also remembered for his encouragement of Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He was a faithful servant of God and a leader among the people of Judah.

Name meaning

Gracious

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Messenger

First mention

1 Kings 16:1

Appearances in the Bible

37 mentions

Hanani in the Bible

Explore all 19 chapters where Hanani appears

1 Kings

Chapter 16

The Reign of Baasha in Israel

Baasha becomes king of Israel and continues in the sins of Jeroboam.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 3

Sons of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 8

Descendants of Benjamin

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 25

David Appoints Musicians

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 16

Asa's Alliance and Rebuke

Asa's shift in strategy, forming alliances with foreign powers, and the prophet Hanani's rebuke highlighting the import...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 19

Jehoshaphat's Reforms and Justice

Jehoshaphat's governance marked by justice reforms, emphasizing the importance of righteousness in the administration of...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 20

Jehoshaphat's Prayer and Victory

The chapter recounts Jehoshaphat's prayerful dependence on God, leading to a miraculous victory over the enemy and highl...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 26

Uzziah's Prosperous Reign and Pride

Uzziah's reign of prosperity tainted by prideful disobedience and the subsequent affliction of leprosy, emphasizing the ...

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Ezra

Chapter 10

Repentance and Renewal

The repentance and renewal of the exiles, including the removal of foreign wives and the celebration of the feast of the...

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Nehemiah

Chapter 1

Nehemiah Hears of Jerusalem's Condition

Nehemiah hears of the condition of Jerusalem and expresses his concern to King Artaxerxes.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 3

Rebuilding the Wall

The beginning of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem, including the organization of the workers.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 7

The Completion of the Wall

The completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the dedication.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 10

The Signing of a Covenant

The signing of a covenant to obey the law, including the appointment of leaders to enforce the law.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 12

Dedication of the Wall

The dedication of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the feast of Dedication.

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Daniel

Chapter 1

Daniel's Exile to Babylon

Daniel and other Jewish young nobles are taken into exile in Babylon and are trained in the ways of the Babylonians.

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Daniel

Chapter 2

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him, and Daniel interprets it as a vision of the future kingdoms of the wo...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 28

The False Prophet and the True Message

In Jeremiah chapter 28, a false prophet named Hananiah challenges Jeremiah's prophecies by predicting that the Babylonia...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 36

The Scribe's Call and King's Ignorance

In Jeremiah chapter 36, God commands Jeremiah to write down all the prophecies he had spoken against Judah and its kings...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 37

Jeremiah's Imprisonment

In Jeremiah 37, King Zedekiah sends two officials to Jeremiah to inquire about the outcome of the Babylonian siege. Jere...

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