Jonathan

Jonathan, the son of Shammah the Hararite, was one of David's mighty men, known for his military prowess.

The name Jonathan means “given of God”

MaleWarriorUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 23:32; referred to as Jonathan (יְהוֹנָתָן, יוֹנָתָן); a son of Shammah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shammah

Alternative names

יְהוֹנָתָןJehonathanmeans “gift of the Lord; gift of a dove”
יוֹנָתָןJonathan

Mentions

2 Samuel 23:32יְהוֹנָתָן · Jehonathan
Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan
1 Chronicles 11:34יוֹנָתָן · Jonathan
…the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite,