Cross References I commanded Hanani my brother, and Hananias ruler of the house of Jerusalem, (for he seemed as a sincere man, and one that feared God above the rest,) 1 Kings 18:3 And Achab called Abdias the governor of his house: now Abdias feared the Lord very much. Nehemiah 1:2 That Hanani one of my brethren came, he and some men of Juda; and I asked them concerning the Jews, that remained and were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. Nehemiah 2:8 And a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, to give me timber that I may cover the gates of the tower of the house, and the walls of the city, and the house that I shall enter into. And the king gave me according to the good hand of my God with me. Nehemiah 7:3 And I said to them: Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened till the sun be hot. And while they were yet standing by the gates were shut, and barred: and I set watchmen of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one by their courses, and every man over against his house. Nehemiah 10:23 Osee, Hanania, Hasub, Nehemiah 13:13 And we set over the storehouses Selemias the priest, and Sadoc the scribe, and of the Levites Phadaia, and next to them Hanan the son of Zachur, the son of Mathania: for they were approved as faithful, and to them were committed the portions of their brethren. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge I commanded Hanani my brother, and Hananias ruler of the house of Jerusalem, (for he seemed as a sincere man, and one that feared God above the rest,) my brother Nehemiah 1:2 That Hanani one of my brethren came, he and some men of Juda; and I asked them concerning the Jews, that remained and were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. Hananiah Nehemiah 10:23 Osee, Hanania, Hasub, the ruler Nehemiah 2:8 And a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, to give me timber that I may cover the gates of the tower of the house, and the walls of the city, and the house that I shall enter into. And the king gave me according to the good hand of my God with me. a faithful man Numbers 12:7 But it is not so with my servant Moses who is most faithful in all my house: Psalm 101:6 My eyes were upon the faithful of the earth, to sit with me: the man that walked in the perfect way, he served me. Daniel 6:4 And the king thought to set him over all the kingdom; whereupon the princes, and the governors, sought to find occasion against Daniel, with regard to the king: and they could find no cause, nor suspicion, because he was faithful, and no fault, nor suspicion was found in him. Matthew 24:45 Who, thinkest thou, is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath appointed over his family, to give them meat in season? Matthew 25:21 His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Luke 16:10-12 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in that which is greater: and he that is unjust in that which is little is unjust also in that which is greater. . . . 1 Corinthians 4:2 Here now it is required among the dispensers that a man be found faithful. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, the same commend to faithful men who shall be fit to teach others also. feared God Nehemiah 5:15 But the former governors that had been before me, were chargeable to the people, and took of them in bread, and wine, and in money every day forty sicles: and their officers also oppressed the people. But I did not so for the fear of God. Genesis 42:18 And the third day he brought them out of prison, and said: Do as I have said, and you shall live: for I fear God. Exodus 18:21 And provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, in whom there is truth, and that hate avarice, and appoint of them rulers of thousands, and of hundreds, and of fifties, and of tens, 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said to me, the strong one of Israel spoke, the ruler of men, the just ruler in the fear of God. 1 Kings 18:3,12 And Achab called Abdias the governor of his house: now Abdias feared the Lord very much. . . . Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Hus, whose name was Job, and that man was simple and upright, and fearing God, and avoiding evil. Isaiah 33:5,6 The Lord is magnified, for he hath dwelt on high: he hath filled Sion with judgment and justice. . . . Context Securing the City1Now after the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and numbered the porters and singing men, and Levites: 2I commanded Hanani my brother, and Hananias ruler of the house of Jerusalem, (for he seemed as a sincere man, and one that feared God above the rest,)3And I said to them: Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened till the sun be hot. And while they were yet standing by the gates were shut, and barred: and I set watchmen of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one by their courses, and every man over against his house.… Lexicon Then I put my brotherאָחִ֗י (’ā·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew 251: A brother, ) Hanani חֲנָ֣נִי (ḥă·nā·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2607: Hanani -- the name of several Israelites in charge וָאֲצַוֶּ֞ה (wā·’ă·ṣaw·weh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's Hebrew 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's Hebrew 5921: Above, over, upon, against Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel along with Hananiah חֲנַנְיָ֛ה (ḥă·nan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2608: Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites the commander שַׂ֥ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the fortress, הַבִּירָ֖ה (hab·bî·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1002: A castle, palace because כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 3588: A relative conjunction he הוּא֙ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was a faithful אֱמֶ֔ת (’ĕ·meṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness man כְּאִ֣ישׁ (kə·’îš) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 376: A man as an individual, a male person who feared וְיָרֵ֥א (wə·yā·rê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten God הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative more than most. מֵרַבִּֽים׃ (mê·rab·bîm) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 7227: Much, many, great Additional Translations Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. that I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. that I gave charge to Ananias my brother, and Ananias the ruler of the palace, over Jerusalem: for he was a true man, and one that feared God beyond many. And I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the citadel, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man and feared God above many. that I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. that I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. and I charge Hanani my brother, and Hananiah head of the palace, concerning Jerusalem -- for he is as a man of truth, and fearing God above many -- Jump to Previous Castle Charge Citadel Commander Faith Faithful Feared Fearing Fortress God-Fearing Good Government Governor Hanani Hana'ni Hananiah Hanani'ah Head Jerusalem Palace Responsible Ruler Tower TruthJump to Next Castle Charge Citadel Commander Faith Faithful Feared Fearing Fortress God-Fearing Good Government Governor Hanani Hana'ni Hananiah Hanani'ah Head Jerusalem Palace Responsible Ruler Tower TruthExternal Links Nehemiah 7:2 NIVNehemiah 7:2 NLT Nehemiah 7:2 ESV Nehemiah 7:2 NASB Nehemiah 7:2 ASV Nehemiah 7:2 Bible Apps Nehemiah 7:2 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:2 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:2 French Bible Nehemiah 7:2 German Bible Alphabetical: a along and because brother charge citadel commander do faithful feared for fortress God Hanani Hananiah he I in integrity Jerusalem man many men more most my of put than the then was with OT History: Nehemiah 7:2 That I put my brother Hanani (Neh Ne) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |