Old Testament · Major figure
Hananiah
A name shared by several men, most notably Daniel's companion who remained faithful to God in Babylon.
The name Hananiah refers to multiple individuals in Scripture, including a descendant of David and a priest. The most prominent figure is the Hebrew youth taken to Babylon, renamed Shadrach, who famously refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's golden image. His unwavering commitment to the Lord serves as a primary example of faithful endurance under pressure.
In the text
- Verses
- 40
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 3:19
- Last appears
- Daniel 3:30
Where Hananiah appears
40 verses · 14 chapters- 1 Chronicles 3Verses 19, 21
- 1 Chronicles 8Verse 24
- 1 Chronicles 25Verses 4, 23
- 2 Chronicles 26Verse 11
- Ezra 10Verse 28
- Nehemiah 3Verses 8, 30
- Nehemiah 7Verse 2
- Nehemiah 12Verses 12, 41
- Jeremiah 28Verses 1, 5, 10–13, 15, 17
- Jeremiah 36Verse 12
- Jeremiah 37Verse 13
- Daniel 1Verses 6–7, 11, 19
- Daniel 2Verses 17, 49
- Daniel 3Verses 12–14, 16, 19–20, 22–23, 26, 28–30
In the same books
- Maaseiah22 versesA common name held by several Levites, priests, and officials serving in Jerusalem across various eras.
- Jeremiah132 versesA prophet called by God to warn Judah of impending judgment and exile during the final years of the kingdom.
- Azariah41 versesA common name held by several biblical figures, including priests, kings, and the youth known as Abed-Nego.
- Shemaiah39 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and various Levites and leaders.
- Shallum25 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a king of Israel and a temple official.
- Johanan21 versesA Judean military commander who led survivors after the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon.
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