Bible Person

Jonathan

Meaning: given of God · Male · 2 cross references

This Jonathan entry refers to the warrior named in David's mighty-men lists, not to Jonathan son of Saul or other better-known figures of the same name. He belongs to the fellowship of proven fighters whose service supports David's reign. First appears in 2 Sam 23:32.1

AI summary: This Jonathan matters because the cross references place him within the honor-roll of David's mighty men, where remembered loyalty and battlefield courage carry lasting weight. Even without a separate narrative scene, his inclusion helps define the broad circle of human strength behind the monarchy. Taken together, the material presents this Jonathan as a warrior whose remembered service contributes to the military memory of David's reign.1

Central Figure

Jonathan

Meaning: given of God