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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Jonathan
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Jonathan
The name Jonathan (which, by the way, has nothing to do with the name John) is among the most popular names in the Bible. The most famous Jonathan is the eldest son of Saul (1 Sam 14:49) and beloved friend of David. Others are: An idolatrous wannabe Levite (Judg 18:3); Uncle of David (1 Chr 27:32); Faithful to David son of Abiathar (2 Sam 15:27); Son of Shimei, the brother of David (2 Sam 21:21); One of David's mighty men (2 Sam 23:32); A Judahite (1 Chr 2:32); A commander in the days ofJeremiah (Jer 40:8); A scribe whose house was made into a prison for Jeremiah (Jer 37:15); Opponent of Ezra's connubial reforms (Ezr 10:15); A chief among the returnees (Ezr 8:6); A Musician at the dedication of the new Jerusalem wall (Neh 12:35) A household head (Neh 12:14); A postexilic priest (Neh 12:11). |
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