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Anan

עָנָן/AY-nan/

“Cloud”

Summary

One of the leaders of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah.

☩Post-Exilic Leader

Anan was among the chiefs of the people who set their seal to the covenant renewal under Nehemiah. This covenant bound the returned exiles to observe the Law of Moses, particularly regarding intermarriage with foreigners, Sabbath observance, and support of the temple.

Key verses:Nehemiah 10:26

Related Verses1 mention

Nehemiah· 1 verse

10:26

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Anan," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Anan," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).