Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן ‎ Yəhōnāṯān or יוֹנָתָן ‎ Yōnāṯān; " YHWH 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 …

Jonathan's devotion to David was such that he not only took his part against his father, Saul (1 Samuel 18; 1 Samuel 19), but was willing to surrender to him his undoubted claim to become …

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 …

Jonathan was the firstborn son of King Saul (1 Samuel 14:49), which made him the legal heir to the throne of Israel. In the world’s eyes, Jonathan was destined for kingship. But Jonathan’s …

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 …

Jan 4, 2022 · Despite Saul’s hatred of David, Jonathan and David were very close friends (1 Samuel 18:1–3), and Jonathan protected David and helped him to escape Saul (1 Samuel …

He showed radical self-denial, however, in giving up any right to the throne of Israel. He gave his absolute support to David as the Lord's choice to succeed Saul as king. Jonathan remained …

18 As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day and would not …

Jan 14, 2025 · Jonathan was the eldest son of King Saul, the first king of Israel, and a valiant warrior known for his faith in God. He was a devoted friend to David and exemplified …

Jan 14, 2025 · Jonathan, son of King Saul, was a prince of Israel and a key figure in the Old Testament. His story is primarily found in the books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Known for his …