Hanani. He must have returned to Jerusalem with Nehemiah. Compare Nehemiah 1:2.
and. even. Compare Nehemiah 1:2.
palace. stronghold. Compare Nehemiah 2:8. North of Temple area.
was. faithful man. was as [it were]truth's own man, man.
feared. revered.
God. Hebrew. 'eth. ha 'elohim. the [true, or triune] God.