Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Johanan, the son of Hakkatan, was one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra.
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Johanan, the son of Hakkatan, is mentioned in Ezr.8.12 as one of the leaders who accompanied Ezra on his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem. Ezra, a priest and scribe, led a group of Jewish exiles back to their homeland to restore worship and obedience to God's law. Johanan is specifically identified as a leader among the descendants of Azgad, one of the clans that returned with Ezra. His presence in this group indicates his leadership role within his clan and his commitment to the spiritual and physical restoration of Jerusalem.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3110
from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;
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