Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Johanan, a Gadite warrior, was one of the men who joined David at Ziklag and helped him fight against raiding bands.
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Johanan is mentioned in 1Ch.12.12 as one of the Gadite warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from King Saul. He is listed among the men who came to David's aid and helped him fight against the raiding bands that were attacking the Negev region. The Gadites are described as brave warriors, trained for battle and skilled with the shield and spear (1Ch.12.8). Johanan's presence among this group indicates his military expertise and his willingness to support David during a challenging time. The chronicler notes that these men understood the times and knew what Israel should do (1Ch.12.32), suggesting their wisdom and discernment in aligning themselves with David.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3076
Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,
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