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Nethanel (gatekeeper)
Excerpt from the Lexham Bible Dictionary, the most advanced Bible dictionary.
The fifth son of Obed-edom. A Levite who served as a temple gatekeeper (1 Chr 26:4).
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The Lexham Bible Dictionary
Nethanel the Gatekeeper
Nethanel the Gatekeeper (נְתַנְאֵל‎, nethan'el). The fifth son of Obed-edom. A Levite who served as a temple gatekeeper (1 Chr 26:4).
The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary
Nethanel (Person)
NETHANEL (PERSON) [Heb nĕtanʾēl (נְתַנְאֵל)]. A personal name meaning “God has given.”1. The son of Zuar, mentioned in chaps. 1, 2, 7, and 10 of Numbers along with the chiefs of the tribes of Reuben, Simeon, Judah, Zebulun, Ephraim, Manasseh, Benjamin, Dan, Asher, Gad, and Naphtali. Nethanel is identified
Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible
Nethanel, Nethaneel
Nethanel, Nethaneel. Common OT name spelled Nethaneel in the kjv.1. Zuar’s son and the prince of Issachar’s tribe at the start of Israel’s wilderness wanderings (Nm 1:8; 2:5; 10:15), who represented his kinsmen at the altar’s dedication (7:18, 23).2. Judahite, the fourth son of Jesse and David’s brother
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised
Nethanel
5. The fifth son of Obed-edom (1 Ch. 26:4); a Levite in the division of gatekeepers.
Nethanel
Nethanel nə-thanʹəl [Heb neṯanʾēl—‘God has given’; Gk Apoc. Nathanaēl, Nathanaēlos]; AV, NEB, NETHANEEL, Apoc. NATHANAEL.
Tyndale Bible Dictionary
Nethaneel, Nethanel
NETHANEEL*, NETHANEL Common OT name spelled Nethaneel in the kjv.1. Zuar’s son and the prince of Issachar’s tribe at the start of Israel’s wilderness wanderings (Nm 1:8; 2:5; 10:15), who represented his kinsmen at the altar’s dedication (7:18, 23).2. Judahite, the fourth son of Jesse and David’s brother
The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary (Revised and Updated)
Nethanel
Nethanel (ni-than´uhl; sometimes Nethaneel; Heb. natanel, “God gives”).1 The son of Zuar (Num. 1:8) and commander of 54,400 men (2:5; 10:15) who took part in the dedication of the altar of the tabernacle (7:18–23).2 The fourth son of Jesse, and a brother of David (1 Chron. 2:14).3 A priest who was
The Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia
Nethaneel
NETHANEEL. The name is spelled Nethanel in all modern English versions.1. The son of Zuar of the tribe of Issachar, prince of the tribe in the time of the Exodus (Num 1:8; 2:5; 7:18, 23; 10:15).2. The fourth son of Jesse and brother of David (1 Chr 2:14).3. One of the priests who blew trumpets before
Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible
Nethanel
Nethanel (Heb. nĕṯanʾēl)1. The son of Zuar, head of the tribe of Issachar (Num. 1:8).2. The fourth son of Jesse, and one of David’s six older brothers (1 Chr. 2:14).3. One of seven priests who sounded the trumpets before the ark of God when it was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:24).4. The father
Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Nethane-el
Nethan´e-el (given of God).1. The son of Zuar, and prince of the tribe of Issachar at the time of the exodus. Num. 1:8; 2:5; 7:18. (b.c. 1491.)2. The fourth son of Jesse and brother of David. 1 Chron. 2:14.3. A priest in the reign of David who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought from
The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary
Nethanel
NETHAN´EL (ne-thanʹel; “God gives”).1. The son of Zuar and head of the tribe of Issachar at the Exodus (Num. 1:8; 2:5; 7:18, 23; 10:15), 1440 b.c.2. The fourth son of Jesse, David’s father (1 Chron. 2:14), about 1026 b.c.3. One of the priests who “blew the trumpets before the ark” when it was brought
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Nethaneel
Nethaneel—given of God. (1.) The son of Zuar, chief of the tribe of Issachar at the Exodus (Num. 1:8; 2:5).(2.) One of David’s brothers (1 Chr. 2:14).(3.) A priest who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought up to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:24).(4.) A Levite (1 Chr. 24:6).(5.) A temple porter,
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Relatives
Obededom Father
Shemaiah Brother
Issachar Brother
Ammiel Brother
Joah Brother
Jehozabad Brother
Sachar Brother
Peullethai Brother
Shemaiah Uncle
Uzziel Uncle
Jeduthun Grandfather
Shammua Cousin
Gedaliah Uncle
Shimei Uncle
Elihu Nephew
Jeshaiah Uncle
Obed Nephew
Galal Uncle
Mattithiah Uncle
Izri Uncle
Elzabad Nephew
Rephael Nephew
Othni Nephew
Semachiah Nephew
Roles
Temple gatekeeper