the son of Saul, and David's close friend, who was killed in battle (I Samuel 31; II Samuel 1:19–26)
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Jon•a•than
( jon′ə thən),USA pronunciation n.
Jon•a•than ( jon′ə thən),USA pronunciation n.
- Biblea son of Saul and friend of David. I Sam. 18–20.
- [Archaic.]an American, esp. a New Englander. Cf. Brother Jonathan.
- a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning "God gave.''
Jon•a•than ( jon′ə thən),USA pronunciation n.
- Plant Biologya variety of red apple that matures in early autumn.
- named after Jonathan Hasbrouck (died 1846), American jurist 1875–80
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'Jonathan' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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