Gothoniel
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Gothoniel in the Bible?
Gothoniel is an alternative name for Othniel, the father of Chabris, who served as a governor under the Assyrian king Nebuchadnezzar in the city of Bethulia, as recorded in Judith 6:15.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Gothoniel as a variant of Othniel clarifies the identity of Assyrian administrative figures in the narrative, aiding readers in correlating the Book of Judith with historical records of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Gothoniel reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Gothoniel in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Gothoniel clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Gothoniel." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/gothoniel/