Etymology and Meaning:
The name Nethan'el (Hebrew: נְתַנְאֵל) means "God has given" or "Gift of God." It is derived from the Hebrew words "nathan" (נָתַן), meaning "to give," and "El" (אֵל), a common name for God in the Hebrew Bible.

Biblical References:
Nethan'el is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, associated with different individuals. The name is indicative of the divine favor and blessing, as it signifies a gift from God.

1. Nethan'el, Son of Zuar:
Nethan'el, the son of Zuar, is mentioned as a leader of the tribe of Issachar during the wilderness period. He is one of the twelve tribal leaders who assisted Moses in the census of the Israelites. Numbers 1:8 states, "from Issachar, Nethan'el son of Zuar." He also played a role in the arrangement of the camp and the order of march, as recorded in Numbers 2:5.

2. Nethan'el, a Priest:
Another Nethan'el is listed among the priests in the time of David. In 1 Chronicles 24:6 , he is mentioned in the context of the division of the priestly duties: "The scribe Shemaiah son of Nethan'el, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and the officials, and Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of the families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar and then one from Ithamar."

3. Nethan'el, a Leader in the Time of Ezra:
In the post-exilic period, a Nethan'el is noted as one of the leaders who returned with Ezra from Babylon. Ezra 8:16 mentions him in the context of gathering Levites for the journey to Jerusalem: "Then I summoned Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nethan'el, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of learning."

4. Nethan'el, a Musician:
In the time of David, Nethan'el is also identified as a musician. In 1 Chronicles 15:24 , he is listed among those who played musical instruments during the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant: "Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethan'el, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-Edom and Jehiah were also to be gatekeepers for the ark."

Theological Significance:
The recurring presence of individuals named Nethan'el in various roles—tribal leader, priest, musician, and leader in the return from exile—highlights the diverse ways in which God's gifts manifest in the lives of His people. Each Nethan'el serves as a reminder of the divine provision and the importance of faithful service in different capacities within the community of Israel. The name itself underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and generosity, as each Nethan'el is seen as a recipient of God's grace and a contributor to the fulfillment of His purposes.Nethan'el (14 Occurrences)

Numbers 1:8
Of Issachar, Nethanel the son of Zuar.
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Numbers 2:5
and those that pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar; the prince of the children of Issachar being Nethanel the son of Zuar,
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Numbers 7:18
On the second day Nethanel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer:
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Numbers 7:23
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar.
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Numbers 10:15
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethanel the son of Zuar.
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1 Chronicles 2:14
Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth;
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1 Chronicles 15:24
And Shebaniah, and Joshaphat, and Nethanel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God; and Obed-edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.
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1 Chronicles 24:6
And Shemaiah the son of Nethanel the scribe, who was of the Levites, wrote them in the presence of the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests and of the Levites: one father's house being taken for Eleazar, and proportionately for Ithamar.
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1 Chronicles 26:4
And Obed-edom had sons: Shemaiah the first-born, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth;
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2 Chronicles 17:7
Also in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, even Ben-hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah;
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2 Chronicles 35:9
Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave unto the Levites for the passover-offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen.
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Ezra 10:22
And of the sons of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
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Nehemiah 12:21
of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
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Nehemiah 12:36
and his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God; and Ezra the scribe was before them;
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Nethan'el (14 Occurrences)
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