JONATHAN, the son of Saul, celebrated in sacred history for his valour, and his friendship for David against
1 Traité Théorique et Pratique de l'Art de Bâtir, article MENUISERIE, tome iv. p. 425, 1814.
2 When the roof of Westminster Hall was under repair, an opportunity was taken to examine the wood of which it is constructed; and it was found to be of oak, and not of chestnut, as stated in the Article DRY-ROT, vol. viii. p. 233. The oak has been of an excellent kind, but is now much worm-eaten.
than the interest of his own house. He was slain in battle in the year 1055 before Christ.