Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Johanan was a Priest in the lineage of Elkanah, the father of Samuel.
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Johanan is mentioned in 1Ch.6.9-10 as part of the genealogy of the Levites, specifically in the lineage of Kohath. He is listed as the son of Azariah and he called his son Azariah, who served as a priest during the reign of Solomon. This genealogy traces the ancestry of Samuel, the prophet and last judge of Israel, back to the time of Moses and Aaron. The mention of Johanan in this context highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and their role in serving in the tabernacle and, later, the temple. However, no additional information is provided about Johanan's life or his specific responsibilities as a Levite.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3110
Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,
Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,
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