Saul’s son. He attacks the Philistine garrison, 1Sa 13:2-3; 14:1-15
Jonathan (Heb. Yônâthân and Yehônâthân, “Yahweh has given” or “given by Yahweh”; cun. Yáhu-natunnu; also appears on ancient Heb. seal impressions). 1. Gershonite Levite descendant of Moses (Jdg 18:30). In the Masoretic text, apparently because the Masoretes thought it a disgrace to Moses for one of his descendants to be an idol priest, they inserted an n over the line where Moses’ name is in Jdg 18:30, so that in consonantal Hebrew read Manasseh (Mnshh) instead of Moses (Mshh). As this inserted letter was not incorporated into the text but is suspended above the line, it is easy to recognize that it is not part of the original text. Jonathan was an inhabitant of Bethlehem. While traveling through Ephraim in search of work, he met Micaiah, an Ephraimite, who hired him to officiate as priest of an idol that he had set up in his house (Jdg 17: 1-13). When shortly afterwards the Danites passed through Ephraim on their way north in search of new lands, they stole Micah’s idol and persuaded Jonathan to go with them and continue in the priestly office for this idol, but now in favor of the tribe of dan They put the idol in a sanctuary in Dan, and Jonathan’s descendants were long priests of this idolatrous sanctuary (18:2-6, 14-31). See Micah 1. 2. King Saul’s eldest son (1Sa 14:49) and commander of an army corps (13:2). He wounded a Philistine garrison at Geba, precipitating war between Israel and the Philistines as a result. He then made a surprise attack on the Philistines at Michmas, which created such confusion in his camp that Saul won an easy victory. In the subsequent pursuit, Jonathan ate some wild honey and unknowingly transgressed a prohibition of his father that no one, under penalty of death, taste any food during the pursuit of the enemy. This nearly cost him his life, but the people intervened and prevented Saul from killing his son (13:3-7; 14:1-46). When David killed Goliath, Jonathan became friends with the brave shepherd boy from Bethlehem (18:1-4). Their friendship deepened as the years passed, despite Saul’s enmity against David. This selfless friendship almost cost Jonathan his life, when Saul, in a fit of rage, threw a spear at him for having defended David, whom he knew would become king of Israel (1Sa 19: 1-7; 20 : 1-42). Later, when David was living in southern Judah as a fugitive from Saul’s wrath, the 2 friends had their last recorded meeting (23:16-18). Jonathan perished with his father and 2 of his brothers at the battle of Gilboa, in which the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines (1Sa 31: 1, 2; 1 Chron. 10: 1, 2). His body, along with those of other members of the royal family, was bound to the walls of Beth-shean. But the men of Jabesh Gilead, grateful that they had been saved by Saul once before, crossed the Jordan. they rescued the bodies and gave him an honorable burial (1Sa 31:10-13; 1Ch 10:8-12). David. moved by Jonathan’s death, he wept for him and composed a beautiful elegy recorded in 2Sa 1:17-27, Jonathan left a paralyzed son, Mephibosheth (or Meri-baal), to whom David showed kindness for Jonathan’s sake (4:4 ; 9:1-13; 19:24-30). Jonathan’s descendants of several generations are noted in the biblical record (1 Chr 8:34-40; 9:40-44). 3. Son of the high priest Abiathar; he served, during Absalom’s rebellion, as a messenger between David and the loyal courtiers left behind in Jerusalem. With Ahimaaz, the son of Zadok, he hid in a well at Bahurim, northeast of Jerusalem, and passed on the information that came to David (2Sa 15:27, 36; 17:15-22). He was also the first to bring the news of Solomon’s coronation to Adonijah and his fellow conspirators, who had assembled to proclaim themselves king (1Ki 1:41-49). 4. Son of Shimea, David’s brother. He distinguished himself by slaying a giant from Gath (2Sa 21:21, 22); some think he is Jonathan himself 7. 5. David’s mighty man (2Sa 3:32; 1Ch 1:34). 6. Son of Uzziah; one of David’s treasurers (1Ch 27:25). 7. King David’s uncle who was a wise counselor and scribe (1Ch 27:32). Some commentators believe that the word “uncle” here has the meaning of “relative”, and that this Jonathan could be Jonathan 4, a nephew of David. 8. Inhabitant of Judah (2Ch 2:32, 33). 9. A Levite whom King Jehoshaphat of Judah sent to teach the people (2Ch 17:8). 10. Father of a leader of 50 men from the family of Adin who were among those who returned from Babylon with Ezra (Ezr 8:6). 11. A man from Jerusalem in the time of Ezra who opposed the method adopted to remove foreign wives from some Jews who had married them (Ezr 10:15). 12. High priest, son of Jehoiada (Neh 12:11); apparently the same one who was known as Johanan. See Johanan 10. 13. Priest in the days when Jehoiakim was high priest (Neh 12:14). 14. Head of a family of priests in the days of High Priest Jehoiakim (Neh 12:18). Some identify him with Jonathan 15. 15. Priest, head of a family at the time of Nehemiah (Neh 12:35); could be Jonathan 14. 16. Secretary or scribe in whose house the prophet Jeremiah was imprisoned (Jer 37:15). It is possible that he is Jonathan 17. 17. Zedekiah’s army officer who was not captured by Nebuchadnezzar’s army and went to Mizpah to command the new Gedaliah regime (Jer 40:8). If this name belongs to the text, it may be Jonathan 16.
Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary
1. . The eldest son of Saul, the first king of Israel (1Sa 14:49).
He won an important victory over the Ammonites, who had been harassing the Israelites. Saul’s army numbered 3,000 men (1Sa 13:2); a third part was led by Jonathan at Gibeah.
Jonathan, only with the help of his armor bearer, surprised the Philistines who were encamped at Gibeah and killed 20 of them (1Sa 14:1-14). The panic that resulted from this action spread throughout the camp and suddenly the entire Philistine army was fleeing headlong.
Jonathan is best remembered as David’s friend. He exemplified everything noble that can exist in a friendship: cordiality, altruism, a helpful spirit and loyalty. Her love for David began the day they met, after David had killed Goliath (1Sa 18:1-4) and remained steadfast despite Saul’s insinuation that David would one day become king instead of Jonathan. (1Sa 20:31). When Jonathan first became aware of his father’s dislike for David, he interceded for his friend (1Sa 19:1-7); and then, more than once, risked his life for him. On one occasion, Saul, angry at what he considered disloyal conduct, threw a spear at him, just as he had done to David several times. The last meeting of these two friends took place in the Zif desert, where Jonathan helped his friend and strengthened him in God (1Sa 23:16). He did not participate in his father’s proceeding against David. There was a temporary rift between Saul and Jonathan, which was caused when Saul questioned the honor of Jonathan’s mother (1Sa 20:30). Jonathan died together with Saul and his brothers on Mount Gilboa, in a battle against the Philistines (1Sa 31: 2). Their bodies were hung on the walls of Beth-shean, but during the night the men of Jabez in Gilead, in gratitude for what Saul had done for them, removed them and gave them an honorable burial (1Sa 31:11 -13). Mephibosheth was Saul’s only surviving son (1Ch 8:34; 1Ch 9:40ff.).
Other characters :. (Heb., yehonathan, yonathan, Jehovah has granted).
1. A Levite in Bethlehem of Judah who became a priest in the service of Micaiah in Ephraim (Jdg 18:30). He later established a priesthood in Lais to officiate at the altar of stolen idols (Jdg 18:30).
2. Son of King Saul (see separate article).
3. Son of the high priest Abiathar. He helped David during Absalom’s rebellion (2Sa 15:27, 2Sa 15:36; 2Sa 17:17, 2Sa 17:20; 1Ki 1:42-43).
4. A son of Shimea, David’s nephew (2Sa 21:21).
5. One of David’s mighty men (2Sa 23:32).
6. One of Jerameel’s sons (1Ch 2:32-33).
7. A son of Uzziah, one of David’s treasurers (1Ch 27:25).
8. An uncle of David, a counselor, a wise man, and a scribe (1Ch 27:32). It can be the same as in item 4.
9. The father of Ebed, one of those who returned from exile (Ezr 8:6).
10. A son of Asael who opposed Ezra on the matter of foreign marriages (Ezr 10:15). 1
1. A priest, son of Joyada, descendant of Jeshua (Neh 12:11). 1
2. A priest in the days of the high priest Jehoiakim (Neh 12:14; Jehoiakim in KJV). 1
3. A Levite from the lineage of Asaph (Neh 12:35). 1
4. A scribe in whose house Jeremiah was imprisoned (Jer 37:15, Jer 37:20). 1
5. A son of Carea, probably the same as in item 14 (Jer 40:8). 1
6. One of the Levite teachers appointed by Jehoshaphat (2Ch 17:8).
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
(Yahweh gave).
There are several in the Bible. The most famous is the son of Saul, whose friendship with David is a symbol of the noblest friendship between two people and for which he risked his own life: (1 Kings 19: 1-7 and 20).
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
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Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
(Jehovah has given). Name of people from the OT.
1. Judg 18:30 mentions a “J. son of Gershon, son of Moses” who was one of those who started a cult in a sanctuary of the tribe of Dan. The name “Moses” is written in a way that can also be interpreted as “Manasseh”. Many scholars suggest that this J. is the same Levite who appears in Jue. 17 and 18, whom † ¢ Micah appointed as † œfather and priest † to care for † œa carved image and a cast image † that he had in his house. Some men from the tribe of Dan took the images and the young Levite. Micaía, “seeing that they were stronger than him”, had to let them go. The Danites conquered †¢Lais, called it Dan and established the cult with the images they brought and with the Levite, to whom the name is then given: †œJ. son of Gershom, son of Moses (Manasseh)† . This cult remained in Dan “until the day of the captivity of the land.”
. Saul’s eldest son. He was a man of war who distinguished himself by taking with his armor-bearer a position with the Philistines at Micmas, at a time when only he and his father had a sword among the Israelites (1Sa 13:20-23; 1Sa 14:1- fifteen). This victory caused a great stir in the Philistine camp. In the confusion they began to kill each other. Saul and his people found out and attacked the Philistines, who fled. Saul swore to the people saying to pursue them without stopping…