Nethaniah
נְתַנְיָהוּ/neth-uh-NYE-uh/
“Given of Jehovah”
Summary
Nethaniah was the name of several men in Scripture, most notably the father of Ishmael who murdered Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem.
☩Father of Ishmael
The most significant Nethaniah was the father of Ishmael, a member of the royal family who assassinated Gedaliah, the governor appointed by Nebuchadnezzar over those remaining in Judah after Jerusalem's fall. This treacherous act drove the remaining Jews to flee to Egypt against Jeremiah's counsel.
Key verses:2 Kings 25:23-25Jeremiah 40:8-16Jeremiah 41:1-18
☩Other Nethanaiahs
Other men named Nethaniah included a Levite musician appointed by David, a Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach in Judah, and the father of Jehudi who was sent to fetch Baruch.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 25:22 Chronicles 17:8Jeremiah 36:14
Related Verses20 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Nethaniah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).