Jonathan
ye.ho.na.tan is a Hebrew proper name, used chiefly for Saul’s son in accounts involving David and also for several other men.
The proper name most often identifies Saul’s son, especially in scenes of his covenant, protection, and communication with David; it also names several other men distinguished by their fathers, kinship, or duties.
Senses in use
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Saul’s son in David’s narrative and genealogy · dominant
The proper-noun form identifies Saul’s son in family lists and in the David narratives. In 1 Samuel 18:1 the APB renders the clause “the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David,” while 1 Samuel 20:42 places him in the mutual oath and farewell with David; 1 Samuel 31:2 names him among Saul’s sons struck down by the Philistines.
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Other men distinguished by family or office · common
The same proper-noun form also identifies men other than Saul’s son. In 1 Chronicles 20:7 the APB specifies “Jonathan son of Shimea,” in 1 Chronicles 27:25 “Jonathan son of Uzziah” oversees treasures in the land, and 2 Samuel 15:36 identifies “Jonathan son of Abiathar” as a messenger to David.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB normally presents the proper name as “Jonathan,” often adding a distinguishing relationship such as “son of Saul,” “son of Uzziah,” or “son of Abiathar.” Those added identifiers reflect the verse’s wider clause rather than a separate rendering of the name itself.