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 2055 B.C.

JONATHAN Maccabæus, 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.