Bible Person

Johanan

Meaning: who is liberal or merciful · Male · 2 cross references

This Johanan entry refers to the priestly genealogical figure in Chronicles, not to the high-priestly name already separately overridden. He belongs to the inherited structure through which priestly continuity is preserved. First appears in 1 Chr 6:9.1

AI summary: This Johanan matters because the cross references place him within a priestly succession where the preservation of sacred family continuity is the key concern. Even without narrative prominence, his entry helps sustain the ordered memory through which priestly legitimacy is understood. Taken together, the material presents this Johanan as a priestly genealogical figure whose place supports the continuity of Aaronic descent.1

Central Figure

Johanan

Meaning: who is liberal or merciful