Ginnethon גִּנְּתוֹן
A priest who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time.
Biography
Ginnethon was a priest who lived during the time of Nehemiah. He is mentioned in Neh.10.6 as one of the priests who sealed the covenant, pledging to follow the Law of God. In Neh.12.16, he is listed as the head of the priestly family of Meshillemoth during the high priesthood of Joiakim. Ginnethon is also mentioned in Neh.12.4 among the priests who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 10:6
"Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:16
"of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:4
"Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גִּנְּתוֹן | H1599 |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | גִּנְּתוֹן | H1599 |