Nethanelנְתַנְאֵל
Musician in dedication parade
Who is Nethanel in the Bible?
Nethanel was a musician who participated in the dedication ceremony of Jerusalem's rebuilt wall during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 12:36). He played a musical instrument, likely a trumpet or cymbal, as part of the joyful procession that celebrated the completion of the city's defenses. This ceremonial event was significant because it marked the successful restoration of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah's leadership, and Nethanel's participation represented the community's collective praise and gratitude for this major rebuilding achievement.
Biography
Nethanel was one of the musicians who participated in the joyful parade at the dedication of Jerusalem's wall in the time of Nehemiah (Neh.12.36). He played a musical instrument, perhaps a trumpet or cymbal, as part of the celebration. This event marked the completion of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's defenses.
Family
Siblings
- ZechariahTribe of LeviSon of IsshiahSon of Isshiah, a LeviteView full profile →
- ShemaiahMaleLevite during David's reignView full profile →
- AzarelMaleReturned priestPriest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wallView full profile →
- MilalaiMaleReturned priestA priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.View full profile →
- GilalaiMaleReturned priestPriest and musician during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.View full profile →
- MaaiMaleReturned musicianLevite musician who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wallView full profile →
- JudahMaleReturned divorceeA Levite who married a foreign womanView full profile →
- HananiTribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book; 1 with study contentNehemiah1 verse
- Nehemiah 12:36
"and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נְתַנְאֵל |