Elnathan is a biblical name that appears in the Old Testament, associated with several individuals who played roles in the history of Israel and Judah. The name Elnathan means "God has given" in Hebrew, reflecting a common theme in biblical names that emphasize divine providence and blessing.

1. Elnathan of Jerusalem: Elnathan is mentioned in the context of the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. He was the father of Nehushta, the mother of King Jehoiachin (also known as Jeconiah), making him the grandfather of the king. Elnathan's role is highlighted during a critical moment in Judah's history when he was sent by King Jehoiakim to Egypt to bring back the prophet Uriah, who had fled there to escape the king's wrath. Upon his return, Uriah was executed by the king. This account is found in Jeremiah 26:22-23: "Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor and some other men with him. They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him struck down with a sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people."

2. Elnathan the Scribe: Another Elnathan is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah as one of the officials who heard the reading of the scroll containing Jeremiah's prophecies. This Elnathan was among those who advised King Jehoiakim not to burn the scroll, which contained the words of the Lord as delivered by Jeremiah. Despite their counsel, the king proceeded to burn the scroll. This incident is recorded in Jeremiah 36:12-25, where Elnathan is listed among the officials present during the reading.

3. Elnathan in the Book of Ezra: In the post-exilic period, an Elnathan is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the leaders sent by Ezra to bring Levites to serve in the temple in Jerusalem. Ezra 8:16 states: "Then I summoned Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of learning." This Elnathan was part of the group that helped ensure the proper staffing of the temple with qualified Levites, demonstrating his commitment to the restoration of proper worship practices in Jerusalem.

The various individuals named Elnathan in the Bible illustrate the diverse roles played by people of faith in the unfolding narrative of Israel's history. Whether involved in political, religious, or administrative capacities, each Elnathan contributed to the events that shaped the destiny of God's people.Elnathan

God hath given; the gift of God

Whom God has given.

(1.) An inhabitant of Jerusalem, the father of Nehushta, who was the mother of king Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8). Probably the same who tried to prevent Jehoiakim from burning the roll of Jeremiah's prophecies (Jeremiah 26:22; 36:12).

(2.) Ezra 8:16.

ELNATHAN

el-na'-than ('elnathan, "God has given"):

(1) The grandfather of Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8).

(2) A courtier of Jehoiakim; he was one of those sent to Egypt to bring back the prophet Uriah (Jeremiah 26:22), and one of those who heard the reading of Jeremiah's roll and entreated Jehoiakim not to burn the roll (Jeremiah 36:12, 25)-possibly the same person as (1) above.

(3, 4, 5) The name of two "chief men"-unless textual corruption has introduced the name at its second occurrence-and of one "teacher" sent for by Ezra from the camp at the river Ahava (Ezra 8:16).

F. K. Farr

494. Elnathan -- "God has given," the name of several Israelites
... Elnathan. 495 . "God has given," the name of several Israelites. Transliteration:
Elnathan Phonetic Spelling: (el-naw-thawn') Short Definition: Elnathan. ...
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Letter G
... Joseph "Received 1809, Located 1838 * Gatewood, George W. "Received 1836 * Gause,
Bryan "Received 1814, Located 1818 * Gavit, Elnathan C. "Received 1830 ...
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The Writing of an Ancient Book
... their garments. Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah begged Jehoiakim not
to burn the roll, but he would not listen to them. He also ...
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The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8. <. ...
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Elnathan (5 Occurrences)
... (2.) Ezra 8:16. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ELNATHAN. el-na ... 16). FK
Farr. Multi-Version Concordance Elnathan (5 Occurrences). 2 ...
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Elna'than (5 Occurrences)
Elna'than. Elnathan, Elna'than. Elobethhanan . Multi-Version Concordance
Elna'than (5 Occurrences). 2 Kings 24:8 Jehoiachin was ...
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Nehushta (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Copper, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem, and
the wife of Jehoiakin (2 Kings 24:8), king of Judah. Int. ...
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Jarib (3 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and
for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for ...
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Joi'arib (5 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and
for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for ...
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Joiarib (5 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and
for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for ...
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Learning (40 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan,
and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for ...
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Insight (39 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and
for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for ...
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Elie'zer (14 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and
for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for ...
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Meshul'lam (23 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and
for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for ...
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