Jonathan

Jonathan, a priest, was among those who blew trumpets at the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.

The name Jonathan means “given of God”

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Summary

A musician living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 12:35; only referred to as Jonathan (יוֹנָתָן); a son of Shemaiah; father of Zechariah, Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, Hanani.

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Family members

Father: Shemaiah
Children: Azarel Gilalai Hanani Judah Maai Milalai Nethanel Shemaiah Zechariah

Alternative names

יוֹנָתָןJonathan

Mentions

Nehemiah 12:35
…and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,