Jehonathan

About Jehonathan Written by AI

Jehonathan is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:18 as the head of the priestly family of Shemaiah during the time of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua. This chapter lists the priests and Levites who served in Jerusalem during the high priesthood of Joiakim, providing a record of the religious leadership after the return from the Babylonian exile. Jehonathan is listed among the heads of the priestly families, indicating that he was a prominent figure in the priestly hierarchy. The text does not provide any further details about Jehonathan's specific role or responsibilities, but his position as the head of a priestly family suggests that he would have been involved in the various duties associated with the temple service, such as offering sacrifices, teaching the law, and maintaining the sacred space. The mention of Jehonathan in this context helps to establish the continuity of the priestly lineage and the restoration of the temple worship after the exile.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Jehonathan, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Whom Jehovah gave. (1.) One of the stewards of David’s store-houses (1 Chr. 27:25).

(2.) A Levite who taught the law to the people of Judah (2 Chr. 17:8).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.