Jonathan Summary
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Jonathan, the son of Uzziah, was one of King David's officials in charge of the royal treasuries.
One of King David's officials
Lineage: Uzziah › Jonathan
Names
- en Jonathan
- en Jehonathan · Also called
- he יְהוֹנָתָן · H3083K
- bg Йонатан
Mentioned in (1)
SDA Books (2)
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
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EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 Ellen Gould White · EN · 4 related paragraphs
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 10 bibliographic references from the official index
Family of origin
- Father: Uzziah
- Mother: Unknown
- Brother: Jehonathan
Jonathan Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Jonathan, mentioned in 1Ch 27:25, was one of King David's officials. He is specifically identified as the son of Uzziah and was appointed over the royal treasuries. As an official in charge of the treasuries, Jonathan would have been responsible for overseeing the storage and management of the king's wealth, including gold, silver, and other valuable resources. The fact that he was entrusted with this important role indicates that he was a trusted and capable member of David's administration. The biblical text does not provide any further details about Jonathan's life or his service in this position.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Jonathan@1Ch.27.25)