Ananiah

[Easton] Protected by Jehovah, the name of a town in the tribe of Benjamin between Nob and Hazor (Neh. 11:32). It is probably the modern Beit Hanina, a small village 3 miles north of Jerusalem. [Smith] a place, named between Nob and Hazor, in which the Benjamites lived after their return from captivity. (Nehemiah 11:32) (protected by Jehovah) probably a priest, and ancestor of Azariah, who assisted in rebuilding the city wall in the days of Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 3:23) (B.C. before 446.) [Nave] –1. Son of Manseiah Ne 3:23 ; 8:4 –2. Town of Benjamin Ne 11:32 [STEPBible TIPNR] A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.23) only referred to as Ananiah (עֲנַנְיָה); father of Maaseiah.