That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. Treasury of Scripture my brother Nehemiah 1:2 That Hanani, one of my brothers, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped... Hananiah Nehemiah 10:23 Hoshea, Hananiah, Hashub, the ruler Nehemiah 2:8 And a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king's forest... a faithful man Numbers 12:7 My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all my house. Psalm 101:6 My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walks in a perfect way, he shall serve me. Daniel 6:4 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom... Matthew 24:45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Matthew 25:21 His lord said to him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things... Luke 16:10-12 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much... 1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit you to faithful men... feared God Nehemiah 5:15 But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bread and wine... Genesis 42:18 And Joseph said to them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God: Exodus 18:21 Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness... 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. 1 Kings 18:3,12 And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly... Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God... Isaiah 33:5,6 The LORD is exalted; for he dwells on high: he has filled Zion with judgment and righteousness...
Context Securing the City
1Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed, 2That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. 3And I said to them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
that I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Douay-Rheims Bible
I commanded Hanani my brother, and Hananias ruler of the house of Jerusalem, (for he seemed as a sincere man, and one that feared God above the rest,)
Darby Bible Translation
And I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the citadel, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man and feared God above many.
King James Bible
That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Young's Literal Translation
and I charge Hanani my brother, and Hananiah head of the palace, concerning Jerusalem -- for he is as a man of truth, and fearing God above many --
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