ANANIAH . 1 . Nehemiah 3:23 , the father of Maaseiah, and grandfather of Azariah, who took part in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. 2 . A town inhabited by Benjamites after the Captivity ( Nehemiah 11:32 ). Possibly the modern Beit Hanina , a village 2 miles N. of Jerusalem.
Ananiah. [Anani'ah]1. Grandfather of Azariah who returned from exile. Neh. 3:23. 2. Town occupied by the Benjamites on their return from exile. Neh. 11:32. It has been identified with Beit Hannina, 31 50' N, 35 12' E.
An an i’ah - Jah’s cloud