Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Hanan, a Levite, assisted Ezra in teaching the Law to the people during the post-exilic period.
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Hanan is mentioned in Neh.8.7 as one of the Levites who helped Ezra, the priest and scribe, in explaining the Law to the people. After the return from Babylonian exile, Ezra read the Book of the Law to the assembled Israelites during the Feast of Tabernacles (Neh.8.1-3). Hanan, along with several other Levites, stood beside Ezra and helped the people understand the Law, translating and explaining it clearly (Neh.8.7-8). This event marked a significant moment in the spiritual revival of the post-exilic community, as the people rediscovered and recommitted themselves to the teachings of the Law. In Neh.10.10, Hanan is also listed among the Levites who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God, demonstrating his commitment to the spiritual renewal of the people.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2605
The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.
and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,
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