The meaning of “חֵנָדָד”
Understanding Chênâdâd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from חֵן and הֲדַד; favor of Hadad Henadad. - § Henadad = "favour of Hadad" - Chenadad, an Israelite 1) head of...
חֵנָדָד
probably from חֵן and הֲדַד; favor of Hadad Henadad. - § Henadad = "favour of Hadad" - Chenadad, an Israelite 1) head of a family of Levites who took part in the rebuilding of the temple
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 3:9 | “Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites.” Word: חֵנָדָד (Chênâdâd) | |
| Nehemiah 3:18 | “After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.” Word: חֵנָדָד (Chênâdâd) | |
| Nehemiah 3:24 | “After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner.” Word: חֵנָדָד (Chênâdâd) | |
| Nehemiah 10:9 | “And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;” Word: חֵנָדָד (Chênâdâd) |