Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל

Male H5417J 1 book

Scribe during David's reign

Biography

Nethanel was a scribe during the reign of King David. He was the son of Shemaiah (1Ch.24.6). As a scribe, Nethanel would have been a trained writer and record keeper. He assisted in casting lots to divide the priests into their divisions for service in the temple (1Ch.24.6).

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 24:6

    "Shemaiah the son of Nethanel the scribe, who was of the Levites, wrote them in the presence of the king, the princes, Zadok the priest, Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the fathers’ households of the priests and of the Levites; one fathers’ house being taken for..."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל H5417J