Jonathan

Definition

Jonathan was the name of at least ten men in the Old Testament. The name means “Yahweh has given.”

• David’s best friend, Jonathan, is the most well-known Jonathan in the Bible with this name. This Jonathan was King Saul’s oldest son.
• Other Jonathans mentioned in the Old Testament include a descendant of Moses; a nephew of King David; several priests, including a son of Abiathar; and an Old Testament scribe in whose house the prophet Jeremiah was imprisoned.

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(See also: Abiathar, David, Moses, Jeremiah, priest, Saul (OT), scribe)

Bible References

• 1 Kings 1:41-42
• 1 Samuel 14:1
• 1 Samuel 20:2
• 2 Samuel 1:3-5

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3083, H3129