The story of Jonan
Jonan is a man named in the genealogy of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Luke lists him as the son of Eliakim and the father of Joseph, in the line that continues through Juda and Simeon (Luke 3:30). Scripture records nothing else about him: no deeds, office or other relatives.
He is not a king of Israel and should not be confused with Elah, Zimri, Baasha or the prophet Jonah.
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- First mention
- Luke 3:30
- Appearances in the Bible
- 1 mentions
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Who was Jonan in the Bible?
Jonan is a man named in the genealogy of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Luke lists him as the son of Eliakim and the father of Joseph, in the line that continues through Juda and Simeon (Luke 3:30). Scripture records nothing else about him: no deeds, office or other relatives. He is not a king of Israel and should not be confused with Elah, Zimri, Baasha or the prophet Jonah.
Where is Jonan first mentioned in the Bible?
Jonan is first mentioned in Luke 3:30.
How many times is Jonan mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 1.
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