The story of Johanan
High Priest of Israel
Johanan was a common name in the Hebrew Bible and several individuals with this name are mentioned. One of the most prominent Johanans was a commander of the Jewish army during the Babylonian Exile. He was appointed by the Babylonian authorities to lead the Jewish community in Babylon. Another Johanan was a descendant of King Jehoiachin of Judah and is mentioned in the genealogy in the Book of Ezra. Another Johanan was a son of the high priest Eliashib and is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah.
Name meaning
Yahweh is gracious
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
High Priest of Israel
First mention
2 Kings 25:23
Appearances in the Bible
27 mentions
In Hebrew
יוחנן