Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Hanani

God has gratified me, or is gracious.

  1. One of the sons of Heman (1 Chr. 25:4, 25).
  2. A prophet who was sent to rebuke king Asa for entering into a league with Benhadad I., king of Syria, against Judah (2 Chr. 16:1-10). He was probably the father of the prophet Jehu (1 Ki. 16:7).
  3. Probably a brother of Nehemiah (Neh. 1:2, 7:2), who reported to him the melancholy condition of Jerusalem. Nehemiah afterwards appointed him to have charge of the city gates.

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