Bible Person

Nethaneel

Meaning: same as Nathanael · Male · 1 cross reference

This Nethaneel entry refers to one of the sons of Obed-edom in 1 Chronicles 26:4, not to David's brother, the priestly heads, or the teaching prince. He belongs to the household associated with gatekeeping service at the sanctuary. First appears in 1 Chr 26:4.1

AI summary: This Nethaneel matters because his single cross reference places him within a family especially remembered for competence and service in temple duties. The entry helps show that sanctuary care was sustained through named households across generations. Taken together, the material presents this Nethaneel as a family figure in the gatekeeping tradition.1