Nathanael

Nathanael (, ) is an English name of Hebrew origin. It is of Biblical origin and holds significance for Jews and Christians. Several figures in both the Old and New Testament bear the name. Figures in the Old Testament, which is transliterated from Hebrew, have their names rendered as Nethanel in English whereas those in the New Testament, which is translated from Greek, have theirs rendered as Nathanael. Since the early 20th century, the most common English spelling is Nathaniel, a change likely influenced by the popularity of other Biblical names ending in -iel (e.g. Daniel, Gabriel, Uriel). Bearers may use the nicknames Nate or Nathan. The name and its derivatives may appear in patronymic surnames such as Nathanson and Barnathan.

==Appearances in the Bible== Nethanel ben Zuar; that is, the son of Zuar, chief of the tribe of Issachar and one of the leaders of the tribes of Israel during the Exodus (Numbers 1:8; 2:5, 7:18, 23; 10:15). Nethanel ben Jesse (1 Chronicles 2:14); one of David's brothers A priest who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought up to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:24). A Levite (1 Chr. 24:6). A temple porter, of the family of the Korhites (1 Chr. 26:4). One of the "princes" appointed by Jehoshaphat to teach the law through the cities of Judah (2 Chr. 17:7). A chief Levite in the time of Josiah (2 Chr. 35:9). A son of Passhur, one of the biblical priests who had taken a pagan wife but repented according to Ezra 10:22. Neh. 12:21. A priest's son who bore a trumpet at the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 12:36). Nathanael of Cana (Gospel of John)