Nethaniah
Nethaniah was the father of Jehudi, an official in King Jehoiakim's court.
The name Nethaniah means “the gift of the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jeremiah 36:14; only referred to as Nethaniah (נְתַנְיָ֫הוּ); a son of Shelemiah; father of Jehudi.
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Alternative names
- נְתַנְיָ֫הוּNethaniah
Mentions
- Then all the officials sent word to Baruch through Jehudi son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, saying, “Bring the scroll that you read in the hearing of the people, and come here.” So Baruch son of Neriah took the scroll and went to them.