Hananiah

ZerubbabelEnglish

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.3.19.

Hananiah is mentioned in1 Chronicles 3:19and1 Chronicles 3:21as a descendant of King David. He was the son of Zerubbabel, who led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. Zerubbabel played a crucial role in rebuilding the temple and reestablishing Jewish worship in Jerusalem. Hananiah is listed among the sons of Zerubbabel, indicating his lineage in the royal line of David. In1 Chronicles 3:21, Hananiah's son Pelatiah is mentioned, along with his other descendants. The inclusion of Hananiah in the genealogy of David demonstrates the continuity of the Davidic line after the exile and the importance of tracing the lineage of significant figures in Israel's history.