Jonathan

One of the descendants of Judah, Jonathan was the son of Jada.

The name Jonathan means “given of God”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:32; only referred to as Jonathan (יוֹנָתָן); son of Jada; a brother of Jether; father of Peleth and Zaza.

Glossary entries

Jonathan

Family members

Father: Jada
Siblings: Jether
Children: Peleth Zaza

Alternative names

יוֹנָתָןJonathan

Mentions

1 Chronicles 2:32
The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.
1 Chronicles 2:33
The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.