Jathan
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Jathan in the Bible?
Jonathan was the brother of Ananias and the son of Sammaias, mentioned in Tobit 5:13.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Jonathan clarifies the familial network of Tobit's relatives in Nineveh, providing context for the social setting of the narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jathan reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jathan in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jathan 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
"Jathan." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jathan/