Who was Elnathan in the Bible?

The name of several Old Testament Israelites

a. Grandfather of Jehoiachin

2 Kings 24:8 indicates that Elnathan was the maternal grandfather of King Jehoiachin, a king of Judah who reigned for only three months.

b. Three exile returnees

Ezra 8:16 lists three men named Elnathan among the men who returned from exile with Ezra.

c. Official of Jehoiakim

Jeremiah 26:22 indicates that Elnathan the son of Achbor was one of King Jehoiakim’s officials.