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Jonathan

יְהוֹנָתָן

Yehonatan

y’-ho-na-TAN

Meaning of the Name Jonathan
‘God has gifted’

Attributes of Jonathan
Brave, loyal, truthful, a good friend, honors his parents

Where is Jonathan in the Bible
I Samuel 13:2 – I Samuel 23:18; I Samuel 31:13; II Samuel 1; II Samuel 9; I Chronicles 10:1–2

What did Jonathan do in the Bible
Jonathan was a son of King Saul and a close and loyal friend to David. He managed to protect David from his father’s jealousy while still honoring and serving his father. Jonathan was tragically killed in war by the Philistines along with his father and brothers.

What does the Bible say about Jonathan
Loyal

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