Elnathan אֶלְנָתָן
Father of Nehushta, King Jehoiachin's mother.
Who is Elnathan in the Bible?
Elnathan was the father of Nehushta, the mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah, as recorded in 2 Kings 24:8. As the father of a queen mother, he likely held a position of influence and prominence in the royal court during a turbulent period of Judah's history. Jehoiachin, also known as Jeconiah, reigned for only three months before being deposed by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II. Though the Bible provides no other details about Elnathan's life or role in the kingdom, his mention establishes an important genealogical connection that helps readers understand the family background of one of Judah's final kings.
Biography
Elnathan is mentioned as the father of Nehushta, who was the mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah (2Ki.24.8). Jehoiachin, also known as Jeconiah, was a king of Judah who reigned for a brief period of three months before being deposed by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II. Elnathan's mention in this context provides insight into the family background of Jehoiachin and his mother. As the father of a queen mother, Elnathan likely held a position of influence and prominence in the royal court. However, the Bible does not provide any additional information about Elnathan's life, his role in the kingdom, or his relationship with his daughter and grandson. His inclusion in the text serves primarily to establish the genealogical connection between Jehoiachin and his mother, Nehushta.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Kings 1 verse
- 2 Kings 24:8
"Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְנָתָן |
Elnathan
e prophet Uriah (Jer 26:22), and one of those who heard the reading of Jeremiah's roll and entreated Jehoiakim not to burn the roll (Jer 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 (Ezr 8:16).
F. K. Farr
e-lon-beth-ha'-nan.
See ELON.
e-lo'-him, el'-o-hem.
See GOD, NAMES OF.
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