1. Johanan, Son of Kareah
Johanan, the son of Kareah, is a notable figure during the tumultuous period following the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. He was a military leader who played a significant role in the events recorded in the Book of Jeremiah. After the assassination of Gedaliah, whom the Babylonians had appointed as governor over the remnant in Judah, Johanan emerged as a leader among the remaining people. He warned Gedaliah of the plot against his life by Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, but his warning went unheeded (Jeremiah 40:13-16).

Following Gedaliah's assassination, Johanan pursued Ishmael to recover the captives and bring them back to safety. He successfully rescued them at Gibeon, but Ishmael escaped (Jeremiah 41:11-15). Despite his initial leadership, Johanan and the people, fearing Babylonian retribution, decided to flee to Egypt against the prophet Jeremiah's counsel. Johanan's decision to lead the remnant to Egypt was a direct act of disobedience to God's command through Jeremiah, who had assured them of safety if they remained in the land (Jeremiah 42:1-22).

2. Johanan, Son of Joiada
Johanan, the son of Joiada, is mentioned in the genealogical records of the priestly line. He was a high priest during the post-exilic period, serving after the return from Babylonian captivity. His name appears in the lists of priests and Levites who returned with Zerubbabel and Jeshua (Nehemiah 12:22-23). Johanan's role in the restoration of the temple services and the reestablishment of the priestly order was crucial during this period of rebuilding and renewal for the Jewish community.

3. Johanan, Son of Elioenai
Johanan is also listed as a descendant of David, specifically as a son of Elioenai. This Johanan is part of the genealogical record found in the First Book of Chronicles, which traces the lineage of the royal house of David (1 Chronicles 3:24). His mention underscores the continuity of the Davidic line, which holds significant theological importance in the anticipation of the Messiah.

4. Other References to Johanan
Several other individuals named Johanan are mentioned in the Old Testament, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Israel's history. These include a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:4), a leader of the tribe of Gad (1 Chronicles 5:3), and a post-exilic priest who signed the covenant with Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:6). Each Johanan, though not as prominently featured, played a role in the unfolding narrative of God's people.

The name Johanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," reflects the faith and heritage of those who bore it, serving as a reminder of God's enduring grace and faithfulness throughout Israel's history.Joha'nan (25 Occurrences)

2 Kings 25:23
Now when all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men.
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1 Chronicles 3:15
And the sons of Josiah: the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum.
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1 Chronicles 3:24
And the sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Delaiah, and Anani, seven.
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1 Chronicles 6:9
and Ahimaaz begot Azariah, and Azariah begot Johanan;
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1 Chronicles 6:10
and Johanan begot Azariah--he it is that executed the priest's office in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem--
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1 Chronicles 12:4
and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty one among the thirty, and over the thirty, and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Josabad the Gederathite.
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1 Chronicles 12:12
Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth;
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2 Chronicles 28:12
And certain of the heads of the sons of Ephraim (Azariah son of Johanan, Berechiah son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah son of Shallum, and Amasa son of Hadlai), rise up against those coming in from the host,
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Ezra 8:12
And of the sons of Azgad, Johanan the son of Hakkatan; and with him a hundred and ten males.
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Nehemiah 12:22
The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded heads of fathers' houses; also the priests, in the reign of Darius the Persian.
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Nehemiah 12:23
The sons of Levi, heads of fathers' houses, were written in the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.
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Jeremiah 40:8
and they come in unto Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan sons of Kareah, and Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maachathite, they and their men.
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Jeremiah 40:13
And Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces that 'are' in the field, have come in unto Gedaliah to Mizpah,
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Jeremiah 40:15
And Johanan son of Kareah hath spoken unto Gedaliah in secret, in Mizpah, saying, 'Let me go, I pray thee, and I smite Ishmael son of Nethaniah, and no one doth know; why doth he smite thy soul? and scattered have been all Judah who are gathered unto thee, and perished hath the remnant of Judah.'
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Jeremiah 40:16
And Gedaliah son of Ahikam saith unto Johanan son of Kareah, 'Thou dost not do this thing, for falsehood thou art speaking concerning Ishmael.'
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Jeremiah 41:11
And hear doth Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces that 'are' with him, of all the evil that Ishmael son of Nethaniah hath done,
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Jeremiah 41:13
And it cometh to pass, when all the people who 'are' with Ishmael see Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces who 'are' with him, that they rejoice.
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Jeremiah 41:14
And all the people whom Ishmael hath taken captive from Mizpah turn round, yea, they turn back, and go unto Johanan son of Kareah.
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Jeremiah 41:15
And Ishmael son of Nethaniah hath escaped, with eight men, from the presence of Johanan, and he goeth unto the sons of Ammon.
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Jeremiah 41:16
And Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces who 'are' with him, take all the remnant of the people whom he hath brought back from Ishmael son of Nethaniah, from Mizpah -- after he had smitten Gedaliah son of Ahikam -- mighty ones, men of war, and women, and infants, and eunuchs, whom he had brought back from Gibeon,
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Jeremiah 42:1
And they come nigh -- all the heads of the forces, and Johanan son of Kareah, and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest --
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Jeremiah 42:8
and he calleth unto Johanan son of Kareah, and unto all the heads of the forces that 'are' with him, and to all the people, from the least even unto the greatest,
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Jeremiah 43:2
that Azariah son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan son of Kareah, and all the proud men, speak unto Jeremiah, saying, 'Falsehood thou art speaking; Jehovah our God hath not sent thee to say, Do not enter Egypt to sojourn there;
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Jeremiah 43:4
And Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces, and all the people, have not hearkened to the voice of Jehovah, to dwell in the land of Judah;
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Jeremiah 43:5
and Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces, take all the remnant of Judah who have turned from all the nations whither they were driven to sojourn in the land of Judah,
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