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Jonathan, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) books 1 and 2 Samuel, the eldest son of King Saul. Jonathan’s intrepidity and fidelity to his friend, the future king David, make him one of the most admired figures in the Bible.
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Jonathan defeated the Philistines at Gibeah and Micmash. The army loved him so much they rescued him from a foolish oath made by Saul (1 Samuel 14:43-46). Jonathan was a loyal friend to David his entire life.
Jonathan was a hero in many ways with the character strengths of integrity, loyalty, wisdom, courage, and the fear of God.
When we are faced with a hard choice, as Jonathan was, we can find out what to do by consulting the Bible, the source of God's truth. The will of Godalways prevails over our human instincts.
Father: Saul Mother: Ahinoam Brothers: Abinadab, Malki-Shua Sisters: Merab, Michal Son: Mephibosheth
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr, general editor.Smith's Bible Dictionary, William Smith.Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Trent C. Butler, general editor.Nave's Topical Bible.- Jack Zavada
Jan 4, 2022 · Jonathan was known for his deep love, loyal friendship, and faith in God, while Saul repeatedly showed foolishness, pride, and disobedience to God (1 Samuel 13:8–13; 14:24–30; 15:1–34). God eventually rejected Saul’s kingship and replaced him with David (1 Samuel 16:11–13).
Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן Yəhōnāṯān or יוֹנָתָן Yōnāṯān; "Yahweh has gifted") is a figure in the Book of Samuel of the Hebrew Bible. In the biblical narrative, he is the eldest son of King Saul of the Kingdom of Israel , and a close friend of David .
Dec 20, 2023 · Jonathan is the beloved son of King Saul in the Bible. He is the oldest of three sons of Saul and plays a key role in many biblical stories throughout the Old.
Jonathan was the first born son of King Saul (1Samuel 13:2; 14:49, 50). He had two brothers named Ishui and Melchishua, and two sisters named Merab and Michal. Jonathan had grown up most of his life in a kings house, and been well taken cared of as the heir to the throne of Israel.
A common name among the Israelites in all periods. 1. Son of Saul, the first king of Israel. He was the first-born son and heir apparent to the throne of Israel (for an alternate view, cf. J. Morgenstern, “David and Jonathan,” JBL, LXXVIII [1959], 322-325). 1.
