Bible Dictionary

Jehonathan

Whom Jehovah gave. (1.) One of the stewards of David’s store-houses (1 Chr. 27:25). (2.) A Levite who taught the law to the people of Judah (2 Chr. 17:8). (3.) Neh. 12:18.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Whom Jehovah gave. ) One of the stewards of David’s store-houses (1 Chr. 27:25). ) A Levite who taught the law to the people of Judah (2 Chr. 17:8). ) Neh. 12:18.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(whom Jehovah gave).

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary

JEHON'ATHAN (whom Jehovah gave), very frequently JOIVA'THAN. Superintendent of storehouses of David. 1 Chr 27:25. A Levite sent out by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law to the people of Judah. 2 Chr 17:8. A priest, representative of the family of Shemaiah. Neh 12:18.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

gift of the Lord; gift of a dove