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JONATHAN

Volume 11 · 75 words · 1810 Edition

the son of Saul, celebrated in sacred history for his valour, and his friendship for David against the interest of his own house. Slain in battle 1055 B.C.

Jonathan Maccabaeus, brother of Judas, a renowned general of the Jews. He forced Bacchides the Syrian general, who made war with the Jews, to accept a peace; conquered Demetrius Soter, and afterwards Apollonius, that prince's general; but, being ensnared by Tryphon, was put to death 144 B.C.