Person Old Testament
Hanan
Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, was associated with the Rechabites and had a chamber in the temple during Jeremiah's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:4.
Why it matters. Son of Igdaliah, associated with the Rechabites.
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- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Hanan
Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, is mentioned in Jer.35.4 in connection with the Rechabites. The Rechabites were a nomadic tribe known for their commitment to abstaining from wine, living in tents, and following the commands of their ancestor, Jonadab son of Rechab. During the reign of King Jehoiakim, Jeremiah was instructed by God to bring the Rechabites to the temple and offer them wine to drink. The Rechabites refused, demonstrating their steadfast obedience to their ancestor's commands. The chamber of the sons of Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, was used for this encounter. Hanan is described as "the man of God," indicating his prophetic or priestly role. The location of this chamber in the temple suggests that Hanan held a position of importance or respect within the religious community. The association of Hanan with the Rechabites and the use of his chamber for Jeremiah's test highlights the significance of the Rechabites' commitment to their principles and their role as an example of obedience to God.
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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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Jeremiah (1 verse)