Bible Figure
Phanuel
Biblical character (Gospel of Luke)
Phanuel was the father of Anna the prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus at the Temple.
Biography
Luke 2:36 identifies Anna as a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. Scripture gives no independent information about Phanuel.
Biblical Significance
Phanuel's significance is genealogical as the father of Anna, an early witness to Jesus in Luke's infancy narrative.