Hananiah

Definition

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, Hananiah (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

• Daniel 1:6-7
• Daniel 2:17-18
• Jeremiah 28:1
• Jeremiah 28:5-7
• Jeremiah 28:15-17

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2608