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Hakkatan was the father of Johanan, a leader who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile.
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Hakkatan is mentioned in Ezr.8.12 as the father of Johanan, who was one of the leaders that returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. Johanan is described as "of the sons of Azgad" and was accompanied by 110 males. The return from exile was a significant event in Jewish history, as it marked the end of the Babylonian captivity and the beginning of the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. Ezra, a priest and scribe, led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem and was instrumental in teaching the people the Law of Moses and instituting religious reforms.
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(young). Johanan son of Hakkatan, was the chief of the Bene-Azgad who returned from Babylon with Ezra. (Ezra 8:12)
HAK'KATAN (the small, or young), the father or chief of the sons of Azgad, Ezr 8:12.
HAK'KATAN (the small, or young), the father or chief of the sons of Azgad, Ezr 8:12.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6997
from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;
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