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Hananiah

Facts:

Hananiah was the name of several different men in the Old Testament.

  • One Hananiah was an Israelite captive in Babylon whose name was changed to "Shadrach."
  • He was given a position as a royal servant due to his excellent character and abilities.
  • Once Hanahiah (Shadrach) and two other Israelite young men were thrown into a fire in a furnace because they refused to worship the Babylonian king. God showed his power by protecting them from being harmed.
  • Another man named Hananiah was listed as a descendant of King Solomon.
  • A different Hananiah was a false prophet during the time of the prophet Jeremiah.
  • One man named Hananiah was a priest who helped lead a celebration during the time of Nehemiah.

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(See also: Azariah, Babylon, Daniel, false prophet, Jeremiah, Mishael)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H2608

Forms Found in the English ULB:

Hananiah, Hananiah's