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Person Old Testament

Hanan

Hanan, the son of Maacah, was one of King David's mighty warriors. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 11:43.

Why it matters. One of David's mighty warriors, son of Maacah.

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Last reviewed
2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team

About Hanan

Hanan, the son of Maacah, is mentioned in 1Ch.11.43 as one of King David's mighty warriors. The mighty warriors were a group of elite soldiers who served under David and were renowned for their bravery, strength, and military prowess. They played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, fighting in various battles and campaigns. The mention of Hanan in this list highlights his exceptional skills as a warrior and his loyalty to King David.

Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.

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Family

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Parents
Maacah

Appears in Scripture

Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.

  • 1 Chronicles (1 verse)

    11:43

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