Elnathan
Elnathan, a teacher, 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”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezra 8:16c; only referred to as Elnathan (אֶלְנָתָן).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אֶלְנָתָןElnathan
Mentions
- Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.