Easton's Bible Dictionary Protected by Jehovah, the name of a town in the tribe of Benjamin between Nob and Hazor (Nehemiah 11:32). It is probably the modern Beit Hanina, a small village 3 miles north of Jerusalem. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ANANIAH an-a-ni'-a `ananyah, ("Yah has covered"): (1) Grandfather of Azariah. He assisted in repairing the walls of Jerusalem after his return from the exile (Nehemiah 3:23). (2) A town of Benjamin mentioned in connection with Nob and Hazor (Nehemiah 11:32). It is commonly identified with Beit Hanina, between three and four miles North-Northwest from Jerusalem.

Multi-Version Concordance Ananiah (2 Occurrences) Nehemiah 3:23 After them repaired Benjamin and Hasshub over against their house. After them repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah beside his own house. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV) Nehemiah 11:32 at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)