Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל
Priest who blew trumpets
Who is Nethanel in the Bible?
Nethanel was a priest who served in ancient Israel during the reign of King David. According to 1 Chronicles 15:24, he blew trumpets before the ark of God when David brought the ark to Jerusalem in a significant religious procession. As one of the priests designated for this important ceremonial role, Nethanel participated in a pivotal moment in Israel's worship history, helping to usher in the ark with musical praise and priestly honor.
Biography
Nethanel was a priest who, along with other priests, blew trumpets before the ark of God when David had it brought to Jerusalem (1Ch.15.24). As a priest, his role would have included officiating at religious ceremonies.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 15:24
"Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נְתַנְאֵל |
Nethanel
(2) The 4th son of Jesse (1Ch 2:14).
(3) One of the trumpet-blowers before the ark when it was brought up from the house of Obededom (1Ch 15:24).
(4) A Levite scribe, the father of Shemaiah (1Ch 24:6).
(5) The 5th son of Obed-edom (1Ch 26:4).
(6) One of the princes whom Jehoshaphat sent to teach in the cities of Judah (2Ch 17:7).
(7) A Levite who gave cattle for Josiah's Passover (2Ch 35:9).
(8) One of the priests who had married foreign wives (Ezr 10:22; compare /RAPC 1Es 9:22).
(9) A priest registered under the high priest Joiakim (Ne 12:21).
(10) A Levite musician who assisted at the dedication of the walls (Ne 12:36).
John A. Lees
neth-a-ni'-a (nethanyahu, "Yah has given"; Nathanias):
(1) An Asaphite musician (1Ch 25:2,12).
(2) A Levite who accompanied the