Word Study

The meaning of יְהוֹנָדָב

Understanding Yᵉhôwnâdâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H3082
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יְהוֹנָדָב

Phoneticyeh-ho-naw-dawb'
TransliterationYᵉhôwnâdâb
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jehonadab, Jonadab. Compare יוֹנָדָב. - § Jehonadab = "Jehovah is willing" - Jehonadab, the name of an Israelite and of an Arab 1) a son of Rechab, chief of the Rechabites, in the time of Jehu and Ahab 2) a nephew of David

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

7 total references
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 13:5

And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it at her hand.

2 Kings 10:23

And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal, and said unto the worshippers of Baal, Search, and look that there be here with you none of the servants of the Lord, but the worshippers of Baal only.

Jeremiah 35:16

Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people hath not hearkened unto me:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
Jeremiah
Book Distribution
2 Samuel1
2 Kings2
Jeremiah4

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יְהוֹנָדָב' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 13:5?