jehonathan Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
jehonathan in Easton's Bible Dictionary
whom Jehovah gave. (1.) One of the stewards of David's store-houses (1 Chr. 27:25). (2.) A Levite who taught the law to the people of Judah (2 Chr. 17:8). (3.) Neh. 12:18.
jehonathan in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah gave). 1. Son of Uzziah; superintendent of certain of King David's storehouses. #1Ch 27:25| (B.C. 1014). 2. One of the Levites who were sent by Jehoshaphat through the cities of Judah, with a book of the law, to teach the people. #2Ch 17:8| (B.C. 910.) 3. A priest, #Ne 12:18| the representative of the family of Shemaiah, ver. 6, when Joiakim was high priest. (B.C. after 536.)
jehonathan in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JEHON'ATHAN (whom Jehovah gave), very frequently JOIVA'THAN. 1. Superintendent of storehouses of David. 1 Chr 27:25. 2. A Levite sent out by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law to the people of Judah. 2 Chr 17:8. 3. A priest, representative of the family of Shemaiah. Neh 12:18.
jehonathan in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. 1 Chronicles 27:25. 2. 2 Chronicles 17:8,9. 3. Nehemiah 12:6,18.