Bible Person

Johanan

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

This Johanan entry refers to the Benjamite supporter in 1 Chronicles 12:4, not to the Gadite warrior, Josiah's son, or the post-exilic figures of the same name. He belongs to the coalition gathering around David before his reign is fully established. First appears in 1 Chr 12:4.1

AI summary: This Johanan matters because his single cross reference places him among the fighters from Saul-linked territory who align themselves with David. The entry contributes to the broader picture of support for David growing across tribal and regional lines. Taken together, the material presents this Johanan as a Benjaminite supporter in David's expanding coalition.1

Central Figure

Johanan

Meaning: who is liberal or merciful