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Jonathan (יְהוֹנָתָן / יוֹנָתָן "Whom the LORD gave", Standard Hebrew Yonatan/Yəhonatan, Tiberian Hebrew Yəhônāṯān) was a prince of the Kingdom of Israel, son of King Saul, and beloved of the subsequent King David (see David and Jonathan). Contrary to popular belief, most biblical chronologists believe him to be far older than David, approximately fifty years to David's twenty. He was killed along with his father at the Battle of Mount Gilboa. Jonathan was also the name of one son of Jada. See 1 Chronicles 2:32-33.
Jonathan is a common given name. Nicknames include Jon or Jonny/Jonni/Johnny, Jonno/Jono or Jonty and less frequently Nathan or Nate. Common alternative spellings of Jonathan include Jonathon, Johnathan, and Johnathon. The name became closely associated with all-American wholesomeness in the 1950s when it was frequently incorporated into song lyrics referencing romantic interests of the song's protagonist. ("Johnny Angel", "It's My Party")
Jonathan is not a variation of John, but a longer version of Nathan. It simply means "gift." Jon is a nickname for Jonathan which has become popular on its own. Therefore, Jon is very often, but not always, short for Jonathan, whereas John, which has a different origin, is not.
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@Caitiesmilekid i like louis, u no blond dude (worker guy kinda thing), josj and andy i guess oh and i think jonathan dont tell alexis
sneph (stephanie .c) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:21:36 -0000
@Caitiesmilekid i like louis, u no blond dude (worker guy kinda thing), josj and andy i guess oh and i think jonathan dont tell alexis
@VictoriaRusso Hey you! Hope you are well? Jonathan Ross has guests Jenson Button, Sir Terry Wogan, Andre Agassi and N-Dubz. Interested?
MotleyHippie (Maggie Evans) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:18:29 -0000
@VictoriaRusso Hey you! Hope you are well? Jonathan Ross has guests Jenson Button, Sir Terry Wogan, Andre Agassi and N-Dubz. Interested?
@stevenbrubaker A little gift - Michael Robert is a great friend /via @operationSAFE <---Thanks Jonathan!
stevenbrubaker (Steven Brubaker) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:18:11 -0000
@stevenbrubaker A little gift - Michael Robert is a great friend /via @operationSAFE <---Thanks Jonathan!
@julie2805 i need to start mine lol!!!! be better when jonathan is back to school next week, can crack on with it. Have a good weekend x
missdec (Andrea Caulkett) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:16:53 -0000
@julie2805 i need to start mine lol!!!! be better when jonathan is back to school next week, can crack on with it. Have a good weekend x
New t-shirts in the works. Here's the first one, Edurelief in old Mongolian script, designed by Jonathan's lovely wife. http://bit.ly/72gcx3
edurelief (Edurelief) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:13:17 -0000
New t-shirts in the works. Here's the first one, Edurelief in old Mongolian script, designed by Jonathan's lovely wife. http://bit.ly/72gcx3
On air now: Jonathan Scott from Big Cat Diary highlights the plight of the forgotten lions. http://twurl.nl/t6ydnu #PftP #FB
PASSIONftPLANET (PassionForThePlanet) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:12:15 -0000
On air now: Jonathan Scott from Big Cat Diary highlights the plight of the forgotten lions. http://twurl.nl/t6ydnu #PftP #FB
Catholic Encyclopedia: Jonathan - Identifies four persons in particular of this name in the Old Testament.
Meta Description: [ Name of several persons mentioned in the Old Testament ]
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David and Jonathan - Discussion of the controversial suggestion that the two men may have been lovers.
Jewish Encyclopedia: Jonathan - Overview of the son of Saul from the traditional Jewish perspective, including Talmudic commentary.
Meta Description: [ 1. Son or descendant of Gershom, son of Moses. He officiated as a priest to the idol of Micah—a service ... ]
Jonathan - Biblical biography of the steadfast friend of King David.
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The Affection And Care Of Jonathan And The Contrivances Of Michal - Chapter on the devotion of David's friend and wife by the first-century Jewish historian Josephus.
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