Elnathan

Elnathan, a leader, was among those sent by Ezra to find Levites to serve in the Temple.

The name Elnathan means “God hath given; the gift of God”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezra 8:16b; only referred to as Elnathan (אֶלְנָתָן).

Glossary entries

Elnathan

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Mentions

  1. Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.