Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(gift of God). (1) Grandfather of Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8; Jer. 26:22). (2) Names of three Levites (Ezra 8:16).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Achbor and father of Nehushta, Jehoiakim’s queen: he begged Jehoiakim not to burn the sacred roll (2 Kings 24:8; Jer. 26:22; Jer. 36:12,25).
2-4. Three of those whom Ezra sent to fetch Levites to accompany him to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:16).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Elnathan
Meaning:
from 410 and 5414; God (is the) giver; Elnathan, the name of four Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
God is a giver
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
God has given; conscience which God bestows:―the name of four Israelites, 2 Kings 24:8. {Deus dedit}