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Nehemiah 7:2 (NIRV)

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2 I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem. Hananiah helped him. Hananiah was commander of the fort that was by the temple. Hanani was an honest man. He had more respect for God than most people do.


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