Old Testament · Major figure
Jonathan
The eldest son of King Saul, Jonathan is best known for his loyal friendship with David and his military courage.
Jonathan was the crown prince of Israel who recognized David as the future king, demonstrating profound humility and covenant loyalty. His life is defined by his bravery in battle against the Philistines and his protection of David from Saul's murderous intent. While the name Jonathan appears elsewhere in Scripture, this figure remains the most prominent, serving as a model of selfless devotion and faith in God's sovereign plan.
In the text
- Verses
- 102
- Books
- 8
- First appears
- Judges 18:30
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 40:8
Where Jonathan appears
102 verses · 28 chapters- Judges 18Verse 30
- 1 Samuel 13Verses 2–3, 16, 22
- 1 Samuel 14Verses 1, 3–4, 6, 8, 12–14, 17, 21, 27, 29, 39–45, 49
- 1 Samuel 18Verses 1, 3–4
- 1 Samuel 19Verses 1–2, 4, 6–7
- 1 Samuel 20Verses 1, 3–5, 9–13, 16–18, 25, 27–28, 30, 32–35, 37–40, 42
- 1 Samuel 23Verses 16, 18
- 1 Samuel 31Verse 2
- 2 Samuel 1Verses 4–5, 12, 17, 22–23, 25–26
- 2 Samuel 4Verse 4
- 2 Samuel 9Verses 1, 3, 6–7
- 2 Samuel 15Verses 27, 36
- 2 Samuel 17Verses 17, 20
- 2 Samuel 21Verses 7, 12–14
- 2 Samuel 23Verse 32
- 1 Kings 1Verses 42–43
- 1 Chronicles 2Verses 32–33
- 1 Chronicles 8Verses 33–34
- 1 Chronicles 9Verses 39–40
- 1 Chronicles 10Verse 2
- 1 Chronicles 11Verse 34
- 1 Chronicles 27Verse 25
- Ezra 8Verse 6
- Ezra 10Verse 15
- Nehemiah 12Verses 14, 35
- Jeremiah 37Verses 15, 20
- Jeremiah 38Verse 26
- Jeremiah 40Verse 8
In the same books
- Joab120 versesThe ruthless and capable commander of King David's army who served as his loyal but often disobedient general.
- Seraiah19 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including David's scribe, a chief priest, and a royal official.
- Shemaiah39 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and various Levites and leaders.
- Shephatiah12 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a son of David and a prince under King Zedekiah.
- Uriah34 versesA Hittite soldier in David's army whose wife, Bathsheba, was taken by the king.
- Abner53 versesAbner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the transition of power to David.
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