The story of Hananiah
Hananiah was a biblical figure who is best known for his role as a prophet in the Old Testament. He was a contemporary of Jeremiah and Ezekiel and is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Azur, a priest from Gibeon, and his siblings were Pelatiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Hananiah was a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah and his prophecies. He claimed that the Babylonian captivity would end in two years and that the vessels of the Lord's house would be returned to the temple. He also prophesied that the Lord would restore the kingdom of Judah and the kingdom of Israel. Hananiah's false prophecies were eventually exposed and he was rebuked by Jeremiah. He died shortly after, and his death was seen as a sign of God's judgment. Hananiah is best known for his role as a false prophet and for his opposition to Jeremiah. He is remembered as a warning against false prophets and a reminder of the importance of discerning truth from falsehood.
Name meaning
God is gracious
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
prophet
First mention
1 Chronicles 3:19
Appearances in the Bible
28 mentions