Who was Johanan?

The story of Johanan

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.