Old Testament
Jehonathan
A Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law and a priest serving during the time of Joiakim.
The name Jehonathan refers to two distinct individuals in the Old Testament. The first was a Levite commissioned by King Jehoshaphat to instruct the people of Judah in the Book of the Law. The second was a priest serving in the priestly division of Shebaniah during the high priesthood of Joiakim in the post-exilic period.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Chronicles 17:8
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 12:18
Where Jehonathan appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Jeduthun13 versesA Levite musician and worship leader appointed by David to prophesy with the harp and praise the Lord.
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
- Mattaniah15 versesA Levite musician and temple official who served during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
- Hashabiah13 versesA Levite leader and official who served in the temple administration during the post-exilic restoration.
- Zichri13 versesA common name held by several men in the Old Testament, including Levites, tribal leaders, and priests.
- Berechiah10 versesA name shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably the father of the prophet Zechariah.
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