Bible Person

Nethaneel

Meaning: same as Nathanael · Male · 1 cross reference

This Nethaneel entry refers to one of Jehoshaphat's princes sent to teach the law in 2 Chronicles 17:7, not to David's brother or the post-exilic priestly figures. He belongs to Judah's effort to spread covenant instruction through the kingdom. First appears in 2 Chr 17:7.1

AI summary: This Nethaneel matters because his single cross reference places him within a remarkable royal initiative to teach the law throughout Judah. The entry helps show that reform could involve organized instruction and not only temple-centered action. Taken together, the material presents this Nethaneel as a teaching prince in Jehoshaphat's reign.1

Central Figure

Nethaneel

Meaning: same as Nathanael

One of the “princes” appointed by Jehoshaphat to teach the law through the cities of Judah (2 Chr.