Bible Dictionary
Joanan
Joanan is a form of Joanna. It refers to an ancestor in Jesus’ genealogy and, in another source, to a postexilic priestly figure.
Definition
Joanan is a form of Joanna. The name refers to an ancestor in the genealogy of Jesus and also to a son of Eliasib in a postexilic record.
Biblical Usage
Joanan appears in Luke’s genealogy of Jesus as a grandson of Zerubbabel. In another record, the name designates the son of Eliasib; the Revised Version renders that occurrence “Jonas.”
Historical Background
Joanan is related in form to Joanna and is represented differently in some textual traditions.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
In Revised Version for Joanna, 1. (Luke 3:27)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jo-a'-nan (Westcott-Hort, Greek New Testament, Ioanan; Textus Receptus of the New Testament, Ioanna; the King James Version, Joanna):</p><p>(1) A grandson of Zerubbabel in the genealogy of Jesus according to Luke (3:27).</p><p>(2) The son of Eliasib (1 Esdras 9:1 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "Jonas").</p>