The meaning of “יְהוֹנָדָב”
Understanding Yᵉhôwnâdâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Jehonadab, Jonadab. Compare יוֹנָדָב. - § Jehonadab = "Jehovah is willing" - Jehonadab, the name of an Israelite and of ...
יְהוֹנָדָב
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: יְהוֹנָדָב (Yᵉhôwnâdâb) | |
| 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.” Word: יְהוֹנָדָב (Yᵉhôwnâdâb) | |
| 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:” Word: יְהוֹנָדָב (Yᵉhôwnâdâb) |