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Johanan

Johanan, a Benjaminite warrior, was among the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 12:4.

Why it matters. A Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag

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2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team

About Johanan

Johanan is mentioned in 1Ch.12.4 as one of the Benjaminite warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was seeking refuge from King Saul. He is described as one of the mighty men, indicating his exceptional bravery and military skill. Johanan was part of a group of Benjaminite warriors who were known for their prowess with the bow and their ability to use both the right and left hand in battle (1Ch.12.2). His presence among David's supporters demonstrates his loyalty to the future king and his belief in David's divine appointment, even while Saul was still on the throne.

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.

  • 1 Chronicles (1 verse)

    12:4

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