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Jathniel
gift of God
יַתְנִיאֵל yat.ni.el
Jathniel (Hebrew: יַתְנִיאֵל, yat.ni.el) means “gift of God”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 26:2. In 2025 it was given to 8 children in the United States. Appears with Jediael in 1 Chronicles 26.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Jathniel
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 8 | Steady |
| All-time total | 180 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 20 in 2023 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 26:2 |
| Cross-references | 2 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jediael co-occurrence Appears with Jediael in 1 Chronicles 26.
- Zebadiah co-occurrence Appears with Zebadiah in 1 Chronicles 26.
- Meshelemiah co-occurrence Appears with Meshelemiah in 1 Chronicles 26.
- Zechariah co-occurrence Appears with Zechariah in 1 Chronicles 26.
- Shallum co-occurrence Appears with Shallum in 1 Chronicles 26.
- Ishmael root Shares the element -el, “God”.
- Israel root Shares the element -el, “God”.
- Rachel root Shares the element -el, “God”.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.2;
son of: Meshelemiah (H4920);
brother of: Zechariah (H2148A), Jediael (H3043J), Zebadiah (H2069J), Elam (H5867H), Jehohanan (H3076I) and Eliehoenai (H0454A)
§ Jathniel = "God hires me"
a Korhite Levite and the 4th of the family of Meshelemiah
Jathniel was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper during the reign of King David.
The biblical story
Jathniel is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.26.2 as one of the gatekeepers from the Levites during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple. They ensured that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces and maintained order and security. Jathniel is listed as the fourth son of Meshelemiah, who was one of the chief gatekeepers. The text does not provide any further details about Jathniel's life or his specific duties as a gatekeeper. His mention in the list of gatekeepers suggests that he was a trusted and reliable individual who served faithfully in this important role.
Key verses
Jathniel appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
1 Chronicles 26:2
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 26:2