Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Anani was a descendant of King David, mentioned in the genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles.
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Anani is listed in the genealogy of King David found in 1Chronicles 3. He is mentioned as one of the descendants of David, specifically from the line of Solomon. The genealogy traces David's lineage after the Babylonian exile, indicating that Anani lived during the post-exilic period. Apart from his mention in this genealogical record, no other information is provided about Anani in the Bible.
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(Protected by Jehovah), the seventh son of Elioenai, descended from the royal line of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:24)
a cloud; prophecy; divination
ANA'NI (whom Jehovah covers), a descendant of David. 1 Chr 3:24. ANANI'AH (whom Jehovah covers), an ancestor of one who helped to build the wall of Jerusalem. Neh 3:23.
ANA'NI (whom Jehovah covers), a descendant of David. 1 Chr 3:24.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6054
The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all.
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