The Life of Jonathan*
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan and Ishvi and Malchi-shua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn Merab and the name of the..., spanning 40 years associated with Jonathan.
Description
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan and Ishvi and Malchi-shua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn Merab and the name of the younger Michal. (1SA 14:49) When the men of Israel who were on the other side of the valley, with those who were beyond the Jordan, saw that the men of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned the cities and fled; then the Philistines came and lived in them. (1SA 31:7)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Jonathan
- Start
- ~1093 BC(2911 AH)
- End
- ~1053 BC(2951 AH)
- Duration
- 40 years
- Start Reference
- 1SA 13:16
- End Reference
- 1SA 31:7
Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Jonathan* occur in Bible history?
The Life of Jonathan* occurred approximately ~1093 BC to ~1053 BC. This is 2911–2951 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 40 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.