Hakkatan
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Hakkatan in the Bible?
Hakatan is identified as the father of Johanan, a figure who participated in the return of Jewish exiles to Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra, as recorded in Ezra 8:12 and 1 Esdras 8:38.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hakatan helps clarify the genealogical lineage of the leadership group that facilitated the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem, providing context for the social structure described in the post-exilic narratives.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Hakkatan reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hakkatan in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hakkatan clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 8:12
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Hakkatan." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hakkatan/