Bible Person

Johanan

Meaning: who is liberal or merciful · Male · 1 cross reference

This Johanan entry refers to a Gadite warrior in 1 Chronicles 12:12, not to Josiah's son, the post-exilic figures, or the Benjamite supporter in verse 4. He belongs to the fierce eastern fighters who strengthen David before the kingdom is fully consolidated. First appears in 1 Chr 12:12.1

AI summary: This Johanan matters because his single cross reference places him among the powerful Gadite men who align themselves with David at a decisive stage. The entry contributes to the picture of support for David spreading across frontier regions and tribal lines. Taken together, the material presents this Johanan as a warrior in David's widening coalition.1

Central Figure

Johanan

Meaning: who is liberal or merciful

One of the Gadite heroes who joined David in the desert of Judah (1 Chr.