Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָן
One of King David's officials
Biography
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.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:25
"Over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the treasures in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the towers, was Jonathan the son of Uzziah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹנָתָן | H3083K |