The meaning of “חָנָן”
Understanding Chânân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
חָנָן
Canan. - § Canan or Hanan = "he is merciful" - Chanan, the name of seven Israelites 1) one of the chief people of the tribe of Benjamin 2) last of the 6 sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul 3) son of Maachah, one of David's mighty warriors 4) father of some sons who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 5) one of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law 6) one of the heads of the people who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 7) another of the chief laymen who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 8) son of Zaccur, grandson of Mattaniah whom Nehemiah made one of the storekeepers of the provisions collected as tithes. Same as 5 ? 9) son of Igdaliah
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Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'חָנָן' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 9:44?