Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Nethanel was a scribe who helped divide the priests into their divisions during David's reign.
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Also known as Nethaneel
Nethanel was a scribe during the reign of King David. He was the son of Shemaiah (1Ch.24.6). As a scribe, Nethanel would have been a trained writer and record keeper. He assisted in casting lots to divide the priests into their divisions for service in the temple (1Ch.24.6).
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5417
The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar.
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