Where is Jonathan mentioned in the Bible?

Jonathan is mentioned in 1 Samuel 13:2, 1 Samuel 13:3, 1 Samuel 13:16.

Who was Jonathan in the Bible?

Conquest & Judges · ~1400–1050 BCOld Testament

Loyal friend of David, son of Saul

Jonathan is a man named in the Bible, son of Saul and Ahinoam. Scripture references Jonathan in 83 verses (chiefly 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles).

🤯 What might Jonathan have looked like?

An Israelite man of the age of the Judges — a farmer or fighter of the highland villages, bearded, in a knee-length woven tunic with a belt and cloak.

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Jonathan's family

Father: Saul
Mother: Ahinoam

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Verses that mention Jonathan

1 Samuel 13:21 Samuel 13:31 Samuel 13:161 Samuel 13:221 Samuel 14:11 Samuel 14:3

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