Introduction:
Jonathan, a prominent figure in the Old Testament, is best known as the son of King Saul and the close friend of David, the future king of Israel. His account is primarily found in the books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Jonathan is celebrated for his loyalty, bravery, and deep faith in God.

Family Background:
Jonathan was the eldest son of King Saul, the first king of Israel, and his wife Ahinoam. He had several siblings, including Ish-bosheth, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Michal. As the crown prince, Jonathan was expected to succeed his father as king.

Character and Faith:
Jonathan is depicted as a man of great faith and integrity. His trust in God is evident in his actions and decisions. One of the most notable examples of his faith is found in 1 Samuel 14, where Jonathan, accompanied only by his armor-bearer, attacks a Philistine outpost. Before the attack, Jonathan declares, "Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf, for nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few" (1 Samuel 14:6). This act of bravery and reliance on God led to a significant victory for Israel.

Friendship with David:
Jonathan's friendship with David is one of the most profound relationships in the Bible. Despite being the heir to the throne, Jonathan recognized God's anointing on David and willingly supported him. Their friendship is characterized by mutual respect, love, and loyalty. In 1 Samuel 18:1, it is written, "After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself" . Jonathan made a covenant with David, symbolizing his commitment and loyalty, even at the cost of his own claim to the throne.

Conflict with Saul:
Jonathan's loyalty to David put him at odds with his father, King Saul, who saw David as a threat to his reign. Despite Saul's attempts to kill David, Jonathan remained steadfast in his support for his friend. In 1 Samuel 20, Jonathan warns David of Saul's intentions, demonstrating his willingness to protect David even against his father's wishes. Jonathan's actions highlight his commitment to righteousness and God's will over familial loyalty.

Death and Legacy:
Jonathan's life came to a tragic end during the battle of Mount Gilboa, where he fought alongside his father against the Philistines. Both Jonathan and Saul were killed in this battle, as recorded in 1 Samuel 31. David's lament for Jonathan, found in 2 Samuel 1:26, expresses the depth of their friendship: "I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother. You were very dear to me. Your love for me was more wonderful than the love of women" .

Jonathan's legacy is one of faithfulness, courage, and selflessness. His life serves as an example of true friendship and devotion to God's purposes, even when it requires personal sacrifice.3083. Yehonathan -- "the LORD has given," the name of a number of ...
... Transliteration: Yehonathan Phonetic Spelling: (yeh-ho-naw-thawn') Short Definition:
Jonathan. ... NASB Word Usage Jehonathan (2), Jonathan (120), Jonathan's (2). ...
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David and Jonathan's Son
... THE SECOND BOOK OF SAMUEL DAVID AND JONATHAN'S SON. 'And David said, is
there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may ...
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After Praising Judas' and Jonathan's Loftiness of Mind, the ...
... by St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. Book I. Chapter XLI. After praising Judas' and
Jonathan's loftiness of mind, the constancy of the martyrs in their? ...
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Jonathan's Love for David
... THE OLD TESTAMENT JONATHAN'S LOVE FOR DAVID. Then David went and found Jonathan
and said, "What have I done? What is my guilt, and ...
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Jonathan's Brave Deed
... THE OLD TESTAMENT JONATHAN'S BRAVE DEED. ... Then Jonathan attacked the company of
the Philistines in Gibeah; and the Philistines heard of it. ...
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David's Kindness to Jonathan's Son
... THE OLD TESTAMENT DAVID'S KINDNESS TO JONATHAN'S SON. Then David asked,
"Is any one left of the family of Saul to whom I may show ...
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The Children's Bible
... HOW SAMUEL FOUND A LEADER. JONATHAN'S BRAVE DEED. DAVID'S VICTORY OVER THE GIANT.
SAUL'S MEAN JEALOUSY. JONATHAN'S LOVE FOR DAVID. THE COST OF A LIE. ...
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How Jonathan was Slain by Treachery; and How Thereupon the Jews ...
... CHAPTER 6. How Jonathan Was Slain By Treachery; And How Thereupon The Jews Made
Simon Their General And High Priest: What Courageous Actions He Also Performed ...
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The Exile.
... promised bride to another. Jonathan's heart was not the only one in Saul's
household that yielded to his spell. The younger Michal ...
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Hopkinsians.
... imputation. Jonathan's righteousness was imputed to Mephibosheth when David
showed kindness to him for his father Jonathan's sake.". ...
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Jonathan, the Pattern of Friendship
... THE FIRST BOOK OF SAMUEL JONATHAN, THE PATTERN OF FRIENDSHIP. 'And David fled from
Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? ...
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Jonathan's (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Jonathan's (6 Occurrences). 1 Samuel 18:3 Then Jonathan
and David made an agreement together, because of Jonathan's love for David. ...
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Jonathan (109 Occurrences)
... warriors (2 Samuel 21:21). He slew a giant in Gath. Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. JONATHAN (1). jon'-a-than (yehonathan, yonathan ...
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Ziba (13 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Post; statue, "a servant of the house of Saul" (2 Samuel
9:2), who informed David that Mephibosheth, a son of Jonathan, was alive. ...
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Zabadaeans
... Josephus (Ant., XIII, v, 10) by an obvious error has "Nabateans"): According to
1 Maccabees 12:31, an Arabian tribe, defeated and spoiled by Jonathan after his ...
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Unsatisfied (3 Occurrences)
... (DBY). 2 Samuel 1:22 From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty,
Jonathan's bow didn't turn back. Saul's sword didn't return empty. (See NIV). ...
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Jezreel (37 Occurrences)
... and the "children of the east" (Judges 6:3). Two centuries after this the Israelites
were here defeated by the Philistines, and Saul and Jonathan, with the ...
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Jonathas
... JONATHAS. jon'-a-thas (Swete reads Iathan, in Codex Vaticanus; Nathan, in Codex
Sinaticus): The Latin form of the common name "Jonathan" (Tobit 5:13). ...
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Gathereth (65 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 1 Samuel 20:38 and Jonathan calleth after the youth, 'Speed, haste, stand
not;' and Jonathan's youth gathereth the arrows, and cometh unto his lord. ...
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Geba (22 Occurrences)
... This was the scene of Jonathan's daring enterprise against the Philistines, when,
accompanied by his armor-bearer, he accomplished an apparently impossible feat ...
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Ichabod (2 Occurrences)
... His nephew Ahijah was one of those who tarried with Saul and the six hundred at
Gibeah just before Jonathan's brave attack upon the Philistines (1 Samuel 14:2 f ...
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