Elnathan Summary
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Elnathan was the father of Nehushta, the mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah.
Father of Nehushta, King Jehoiachin's mother.
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Elnathan
God hath given; the gift of God
- he אֶלְנָתָן · H0494G
- bg Елнатан
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 680 BC – 657 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Jehoiachin · 617 BC Descendant |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 707 BC – 657 BC |
| Jesus Christ · 5 BC Descendant |
15 20–45 years per generation |
c. 680 BC – 305 BC |
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One-parent family
- Daughter: Nehushta
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Elnathan Article
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Elnathan is mentioned as the father of Nehushta, who was the mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah (2Ki 24:8). Jehoiachin, also known as Jeconiah, was a king of Judah who reigned for a brief period of three months before being deposed by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II. Elnathan's mention in this context provides insight into the family background of Jehoiachin and his mother. As the father of a queen mother, Elnathan likely held a position of influence and prominence in the royal court. However, the Bible does not provide any additional information about Elnathan's life, his role in the kingdom, or his relationship with his daughter and grandson. His inclusion in the text serves primarily to establish the genealogical connection between Jehoiachin and his mother, Nehushta.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Elnathan@2Ki.24.8) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, elnathan_1177)