Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(covered by Jehovah). (1) A priestly assistant of Nehemiah (Neh. 3:23). (2) A city of Benjamin (Neh. 11:32).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
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.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
`Ananyah
Meaning:
from 6049 and 3050; Jah has covered; Ananjah, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
Jah’s cloud
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Jah has favored, i. e., protected:―name of an Israelite and a place in Palestine [ANANIAS], Neh. 3:23. {Gratiose donavit Dominus}