Jonathan יוֹנָתָן
Descendant of Adaiah who returned from exile
Who is Jonathan in the Bible?
Jonathan, a descendant of Adaiah, was among the Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon (Ezra 8:6). He traveled with Ezra the scribe during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, likely around 458 BC, as part of a larger group seeking to rebuild Jewish life and worship in their homeland. This return from exile was significant for the restoration of the Jewish community and the re-establishment of temple worship after decades of captivity, marking an important moment in Israel's post-exilic history.
Biography
Jonathan was one of the descendants of Adaiah who returned to Jerusalem and Judah from Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezr.8.6. He was part of the group that traveled with Ezra the scribe back to Jerusalem during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, probably around 458 BC. The returning exiles sought to re-establish Jewish life and worship in the homeland after the Babylonian captivity.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 8:6
"from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹנָתָן |