Jonathan

Jonathan, along with Jahzeiah and Meshullam, opposed Ezra's demand to put away foreign wives.

The name Jonathan means “given of God”

MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezra 10:15; only referred to as Jonathan (יוֹנָתָן); a son of Asahel.

Glossary entries

Jonathan

Family members

Father

Asahel

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Mentions

  1. (Only Jonathan son of Asahel and Jahzeiah son of Tikvah, supported by Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite, opposed this plan.)