Jonathan
Jonathan, a Levite from Bethlehem, became a priest for the tribe of Dan after they set up a carved image.
The name Jonathan means “given of God”
MaleTribe of LeviOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Judges 18:30; only referred to as Jonathan (יְהוֹנָתָן); a son of Gershom(?).
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יְהוֹנָתָןJonathan
Mentions
- The Danites set up idols for themselves, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.