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Nehemiah 7:2 (CEV)

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2 I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, because Hananiah could be trusted, and he respected God more than most people did.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 2) Fear - Hanani - was put in charge because he feared God more than most men do
(v. 2) Honesty / Truth / Vows / Oath - Hanani - was put in charge because he was a man of integrity

Definition(s):
Hanani (Ha-nah-nee): my grace; my mercy
Hananiah (Han-an-eye-a): grace; mercy; gift of the Lord