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Hanun
Hanun in the Bible — King of the Ammonites (2SA 10:1). Hanun belonged to the tribe of Ammonite. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “gracious; merciful”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Ammonite
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (2)
Hanunproper name
- Hebrew
- חָנוּן
- Transliteration
- chanun
- Meaning
- favored
- Greek
- Αννων
- Reference
- 2SA 10:1
- Strong's
- H2586
King of the Ammonitestitle
- Hebrew
- מֶ֖לֶךְ בְּנֵ֣י עַמּ֑וֹן
- Transliteration
- melek bəney amon
- Meaning
- king [of the] sons [of] Ammon
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς υἱῶν Αμμων
- Reference
- 2SA 10:1
- Strong's
- H4428, H1121, H5983
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Nahash(2SA 10:2)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hanun in the Bible?
Hanun is described in the Bible as King of the Ammonites (2SA 10:1). Hanun belonged to the tribe of Ammonite.
What does the name Hanun mean?
The name Hanun means “gracious; merciful” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.