(4) A brother or kinsman of Nehemiah who carried news of the condition of the Jews in Palestine to Susa and became one of the governors of Jeru salem (Nehemiah1:2; 7:2). Probably a brother of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1:2; 7:2), who reported to him the melancholy condition of Jerusalem. Nehemiah afterwards appointed hi m to have charge of the city gates. HANANI "gracious" 5. brother of Nehemiah whom Nehemiah appointed governor of Jerusalem HANA?אשNI (gracious) 4. A brother of Nehemiah, (Nehemiah 1:2) who was made governor of Jerus alem under Nehemiah. Ch. (Nehemiah 7:2) HANANI 5. A brother of Nehemiah and keeper of the gates of Jerusalem -- Nehemi ah 1:2; 7:2