Topical Encyclopedia
Jehohanan is a name found in the Old Testament, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name of God, Yahweh, and is borne by several individuals in the biblical narrative. The name Jehohanan is sometimes rendered as Johanan in various translations.
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Jehohanan, the Son of Kareah: Jehohanan, the son of Kareah, is a military leader during the time of the prophet Jeremiah. He is mentioned in the context of the Babylonian conquest of Judah. After the assassination of Gedaliah, whom the Babylonians appointed as governor over the remnant in Judah, Jehohanan plays a significant role. He warns Gedaliah of a plot against his life, which Gedaliah dismisses (
Jeremiah 40:13-16). Following Gedaliah's assassination, Jehohanan leads a group of survivors and seeks Jeremiah's counsel on whether to flee to Egypt. Despite Jeremiah's warning against going to Egypt, Jehohanan and the people disobey and go there, taking Jeremiah with them (Jeremiah 42-43).
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Jehohanan, a Priest: Another Jehohanan is mentioned as a priest in the time of King Jehoshaphat. He is one of the priests sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the people in the cities of Judah, as part of the king's religious reforms (
2 Chronicles 17:7-9). This initiative was aimed at instructing the people in the Law of the Lord, emphasizing the importance of adherence to God's commandments.
3.
Jehohanan, a Leader in the Time of Ezra: In the post-exilic period, a Jehohanan is listed among the leaders who returned with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem. He is one of the sons of Bebai who pledged to put away foreign wives in response to Ezra's call for the people to separate themselves from foreign influences (
Ezra 10:28). This action was part of a broader effort to restore the community's covenantal purity and commitment to the Law.
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Jehohanan, a Gatekeeper: In the genealogies of the Levites, a Jehohanan is mentioned as a gatekeeper in the house of the Lord (
1 Chronicles 26:3). The role of gatekeepers was crucial in maintaining the sanctity and security of the temple, ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean could enter.
5.
Jehohanan, the Father of Azariah: In the genealogical records of the priests, Jehohanan is noted as the father of Azariah, who served as a high priest (
1 Chronicles 5:36). This lineage underscores the continuity of the priestly line and the importance of maintaining the hereditary priesthood as ordained in the Mosaic Law.
The various individuals named Jehohanan reflect the commonality of the name in ancient Israel and highlight different aspects of Israelite society, from military and religious leadership to the post-exilic community's efforts to reestablish their identity and faithfulness to God.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Jehohanangrace, or mercy, or gift, of the Lord
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Jehohanan(whom Jehovah gave), a name of which John is the contraction.
- A Korhite Levite, one of the doorkeepers to the tabernacle. (1 Chronicles 26:3) comp. 1Chr 25:1 (B.C. 1014.)
- One of the principal men of Judah under King Jehoshaphat. (2 Chronicles 17:15) comp. 2Chr 17:13 and 2Chr 17:19 (B.C. 910.)
- Father of Ishmael, one of the "captains of hundreds" whom Jehoiada the priest took into his confidence about the restoration of the line of Judah. (2 Chronicles 23:1) (B.C. 910.)
- One of the Bene-Bebai who was forced to put away his foreign wife. (Ezra 10:28) (B.C. 459.)
- A priest, (Nehemiah 12:13) during the high priesthood of Joiakim. ver. (Nehemiah 12:12) (B.C. 406.)
- A priest who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 12:42) (B.C. 446.)
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Jehovah-granted, Jeroboam II.
(1.) A Korhite, the head of one of the divisions of the temple porters (1 Chronicles 26:3).
(2.) One of Jehoshaphat's "captains" (2 Chronicles 17:15).
(3.) The father of Azariah (2 Chronicles 28:12).
(4.) The son of Tobiah, an enemy of the Jews (Nehemiah 6:18).
(5.)Nehemiah 12:42.
(6.)Nehemiah 12:13.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
JEHOHANANje-ho-ha'-nan (yehochanan, "Yahweh is (or has been) gracious"):
(1) A Korahite doorkeeper in David's reign, "son" of Meshelemiah (1 Chronicles 26:3). Septuagint, Luc, has "Jehonathan."
(2) One of the five captains over King Jehoshaphat's army (2 Chronicles 17:15), probably father of Ishmael, "son of Jehohanan" (2 Chronicles 23:1).
(3)Ezra 10:6 (the King James Version has "Johnnan") = "Johanan" ofNehemiah 12:22, 23 = "Jonathan" ofNehemiah 12:11, "son" of Eliashib (Ezra 10:6; but "grandson" inNehemiah 12:11). He was high priest in Ezra's time = "Jonas" in 1 Esdras 9:1 (the King James Version "Joanan").
(4) One of those who had married foreign wives (Ezra 10:28) = "Joannes" the Revised Version (British and American), "Johannes" the King James Version (1 Esdras 9:29).
(5) Son of Tobiah, the Ammonite, Nehemiah's opponent (Nehemiah 6:18, the King James Version "Johanan").
(6) Head of the priestly family of Amariah (Nehemiah 12:13).
(7) A priest present at the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 12:42).
(8) The name in the Hebrew of2 Chronicles 28:12.
SeeJOHANAN, (7).
David Francis Roberts
Strong's Hebrew
3076. Yehochanan -- "the LORD has been gracious," the name of a...... Origin from Yhvh and chanan Definition "the LORD has been gracious," the name of
a number of Isr., a lso a son of Tobiah NASB Word Usage
Jehohanan (5), Johanan
...Thesaurus
Jehohanan (9 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
JEHOHANAN.
...Jehohanan (9 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles
26:3 Elam the fifth,
Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.
...Jehoha'nan (8 Occurrences)
Jehoha'nan.Jehohanan, Jehoha'nan. Jehoiachin .... Jehoha'nan (8 Occurrences).
1 Chronicles 26:3 Elam the fifth,Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh....
Johanan (31 Occurrences)
... jo-ha'-nan (yochanan, "Yahweh has been gracious"; Ioanan; compareJEHOHANAN): (1)
Son of Kareah, and one of "the captains of the forces who were in the fields...
Meshullam (25 Occurrences)
... (13) One of the repairers of the wall (Nehemiah 3:4, 30). His daughter was married
toJehohanan, the son of Tobiah the Ammonite (Nehemiah 6:18)....
Eliashib (15 Occurrences)
... (7) Father ofJehohanan (Ezra 10:6); probably identical with (3) above. Called
Eliasib in APC 1Esdras 9:1. FK Farr. Multi-Version Concordance...
Meshul'lam (23 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 6:18 For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the
son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his sonJehohanan had taken the...
Ma-asei'ah (23 Occurrences)
... In the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds,
Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son ofJehohanan, and Azariah...
Berechi'ah (11 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 28:12 Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah
the son ofJehohanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son...
Berekiah (11 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 28:12 Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah
the son ofJehohanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son...
Azari'ah (46 Occurrences)
... in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds,
Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son ofJehohanan, and Azariah...
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