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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

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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

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.

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