Jonathan יוֹנָתָן
Priest who participated in dedication of Jerusalem's wall
Who is Jonathan in the Bible?
Jonathan was a priest in Jerusalem who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah's leadership (Nehemiah 12:35). After the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile, Nehemiah oversaw the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall, and Jonathan was among the priests selected to blow trumpets during the dedication ceremony. This joyous occasion featured two large choirs singing praises and priests like Jonathan sounding trumpets as the people gave thanks to God (Nehemiah 12:31, 35). His role in this significant event reflects his standing as a priest in the restored Jerusalem community during the mid-fifth century BC, symbolizing the spiritual renewal and worship of God's people after their return from exile.
Biography
In Neh.12.35, Jonathan is mentioned as one of the priests who blew trumpets during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. This event took place after the Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile and rebuilt the wall under Nehemiah's leadership. The dedication was a joyous occasion, with two large choirs giving thanks and the priests blowing trumpets (Neh.12.31, 35). Jonathan's participation as a trumpeter suggests he was a priest serving in Jerusalem at this time, which would have been in the mid-5th century BC under Persian rule.
Family
Offspring
- Zechariah Tribe of LeviSon of IsshiahSon of Isshiah, a LeviteView full profile →
- Shemaiah MaleLevite during David's reignView full profile →
- Azarel MaleReturned priestPriest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wallView full profile →
- Milalai MaleReturned priestA priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.View full profile →
- Gilalai MaleReturned priestPriest and musician during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.View full profile →
- Maai MaleReturned musicianLevite musician who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wallView full profile →
- Nethanel MalePriest who blew trumpetsView full profile →
- Judah MaleReturned divorceeA Levite who married a foreign womanView full profile →
- Hanani Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 12:35
"and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹנָתָן |