213 verses contain “Jonathan” (in the KJV: 205, in the BSB: 108) — showing 101–200
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And over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:
Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.
Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.
from the descendants of Adin, Ebed son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men;
Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;
Therefore hear now, I pray thee, O my lord the king: let my supplication, I pray thee, be accepted before thee; that thou cause me not to return to the house of Jonathan the scribe, lest I die there.
Then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan’s house, to die there.
then tell them, ‘I was presenting to the king my petition that he not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.’”
Of the sons of Zathoe, Sechenias the son of Jezelus, and with him three hundred men: of the sons of Adin, Obeth the son of Jonathan, and with him two hundred and fifty men:
Then Jonathan the son of Azael and Ezechias the son of Theocanus accordingly took this matter upon them: and Mosollam and Levis and Sabbatheus helped them.
Judas Maccabeus also and his brother Jonathan went over Jordan, and travelled three days’ journey in the wilderness,
For this cause all Judas’ friends came together, and said unto Jonathan,
Upon this Jonathan took the governance upon him at that time, and rose up instead of his brother Judas.
Then Jonathan, and Simon his brother, and all that were with him, perceiving that, fled into the wilderness of Thecoe, and pitched their tents by the water of the pool Asphar.
Now Jonathan had sent his brother John, a captain of the people, to pray his friends the Nabathites, that they might leave with them their carriage, which was much.
After this came word to Jonathan and Simon his brother, that the children of Jambri made a great marriage, and were bringing the bride from Nadabatha with a great train, as being the daughter of one of the great princes of Chanaan.
Then Jonathan said to his company, Let us go up now and fight for our lives, for it standeth not with us to day, as in time past:
With that they joined battle, and Jonathan stretched forth his hand to smite Bacchides, but he turned back from him.
Then all the ungodly men held a council, saying, Behold, Jonathan and his company are at ease, and dwell without care: now therefore we will bring Bacchides hither, who shall take them all in one night.
Afterward Jonathan, and Simon, and they that were with him, got them away to Bethbasi, which is in the wilderness, and they repaired the decays thereof, and made it strong.
But Jonathan left his brother Simon in the city, and went forth himself into the country, and with a certain number went he forth.
Whereof when Jonathan had knowledge, he sent ambassadors unto him, to the end he should make peace with him, and deliver them the prisoners.
Thus the sword ceased from Israel: but Jonathan dwelt at Machmas, and began to govern the people; and he destroyed the ungodly men out of Israel.
Then came Jonathan to Jerusalem, and read the letters in the audience of all the people, and of them that were in the tower:
Whereupon they of the tower delivered their hostages unto Jonathan, and he delivered them unto their parents.
This done, Jonathan settled himself in Jerusalem, and began to build and repair the city.
King Alexander to his brother Jonathan sendeth greeting:
Now king Alexander had written unto Jonathan, that he should come and meet him.
Afterward Jonathan returned to Jerusalem with peace and gladness.
Then Demetrius made Apollonius the governor of Celosyria his general, who gathered together a great host, and camped in Jamnia, and sent unto Jonathan the high priest, saying,
So when Jonathan heard these words of Apollonius, he was moved in his mind, and choosing ten thousand men he went out of Jerusalem, where Simon his brother met him for to help him.
Then Jonathan followed after him to Azotus, where the armies joined battle.
And Jonathan knew that there was an ambushment behind him; for they had compassed in his host, and cast darts at the people, from morning till evening.
But the people stood still, as Jonathan had commanded them: and so the enemies’ horses were tired.
After this returned Jonathan and his host unto Jerusalem, having any spoils.
Now when king ALexander heard these things, he honoured Jonathan yet more.
Also they told the king whatsoever Jonathan had done, to the intent he might blame him: but the king held his peace.
Afterward Jonathan, when he had gone with the king to the river called Eleutherus, returned again to Jerusalem.
At the same time Jonathan gathered together them that were in Judea to take the tower that was in Jerusalem: and he made many engines of war against it.
Then came ungodly persons, who hated their own people, went unto the king, and told him that Jonathan besieged the tower,
Then Jonathan desired the king, that he would make Judea free from tribute, as also the three governments, with the country of Samaria; and he promised him three hundred talents.
So the king consented, and wrote letters unto Jonathan of all these things after this manner:
Now therefore see that thou make a copy of these things, and let it be delivered unto Jonathan, and set upon the holy mount in a conspicuous place.
In the mean time Jonathan sent unto king Demetrius, that he would cast those of the tower out of Jerusalem, and those also in the fortresses: for they fought against Israel.
So Demetrius sent unto Jonathan, saying, I will not only do this for thee and thy people, but I will greatly honour thee and thy nation, if opportunity serve.
Upon this Jonathan sent him three thousand strong men unto Antioch: and when they came to the king, the king was very glad of their coming.
Nevertheless he dissembled in all that ever he spake, and estranged himself from Jonathan, neither rewarded he him according to the benefits which he had received of him, but troubled him very sore.
Then Jonathan went forth, and passed through the cities beyond the water, and all the forces of Syria gathered themselves unto him for to help him: and when he came to Ascalon, they of the city met him honourably.
Afterward, when they of Gaza made supplication unto Jonathan, he made peace with them, and took the sons of their chief men for hostages, and sent them to Jerusalem, and passed through the country unto Damascus.
So when they that lay in ambush rose out of their places and joined battle, all that were of Jonathan’s side fled;
Then Jonathan rent his clothes, and cast earth upon his head, and prayed.
So there were slain of the heathen that day about three thousand men: but Jonathan returned to Jerusalem.
Now when Jonathan saw that time served him, he chose certain men, and sent them to Rome, for to confirm and renew the friendship that they had with them.
So they went unto Rome, and entered into the senate, and said, Jonathan the high priest, and the people of the Jews, sent us unto you, to the end ye should renew the friendship, which ye had with them, and league, as in former time.
And this is the copy of the letters which Jonathan wrote to the Lacedemonians:
Jonathan the high priest, and the elders of the nation, and the priests, and the other of the Jews, unto the Lacedemonians their brethren send greeting:
Now when Jonathan heard that Demebius’ princes were come to fight against him with a greater host than afore,
Wherefore so soon as the sun was down, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms, that all the night long they might be ready to fight: also he sent forth centinels round about the host.
But when the adversaries heard that Jonathan and his men were ready for battle, they feared, and trembled in their hearts, and they kindled fires in their camp.
Howbeit Jonathan and his company knew it not till the morning: for they saw the lights burning.
Then Jonathan pursued after them, but overtook them not: for they were gone over the river Eleutherus.
Wherefore Jonathan turned to the Arabians, who were called Zabadeans, and smote them, and took their spoils.
After this came Jonathan home again, and calling the elders of the people together, he consulted with them about building strong holds in Judea,
Howbeit he was afraid that Jonathan would not suffer him, and that he would fight against him; wherefore he sought a way how to take Jonathan, that he might kill him. So he removed, and came to Bethsan.
Then Jonathan went out to meet him with forty thousand men chosen for the battle, and came to Bethsan.
Now when Tryphon saw Jonathan came with so great a force, he durst not stretch his hand against him;
Unto Jonathan also he said, Why hast thou brought all this people to so great trouble, seeing there is no war betwixt us?
But when they knew that Jonathan and they that were with him were taken and slain, they encouraged one another; and went close together, prepared to fight.
And they answered with a loud voice, saying, Thou shalt be our leader instead of Judas and Jonathan thy brother.