Jonathan Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on jonathan bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 1 Samuel 14:49 (KJV)
Whose son was Jonathan?
Answer: Saul's
Study note. Now the son of Saul was Jonathan.
Lesson 2 · 1 Samuel 14:13 (KJV)
What did Jonathan and his armourbearer do at the garrison of the Philistines?
Answer: They climbed up on their hands and knees, and the LORD wrought a great victory
Study note. And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and his armourbearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and his armourbearer slew after him.
Lesson 3 · 1 Samuel 14:10 (KJV)
What was the sign Jonathan proposed to know if God would deliver the Philistines?
Answer: If the Philistines invited them up
Study note. If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up unto them. But if they say thus, Come up unto us; then we will go up: for the LORD hath delivered them into our hand.
Lesson 4 · 1 Samuel 18:4 (KJV)
What did Jonathan give to David as a token of their covenant?
Answer: His sword, his bow, and his girdle
Study note. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.
Lesson 5 · 1 Samuel 20 (KJV)
What did Jonathan covenant with David?
Answer: Both of the above
Study note. And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. Then Saul said to Jonathan… wherefore shall he be slain? And Jonathan shewed him all these things.
Lesson 6 · 1 Samuel 19:4 (KJV)
Why did Jonathan defend David to Saul?
Answer: Because Jonathan loved David as his own soul
Study note. And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?… for he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel.
Lesson 7 · 1 Samuel 14:27 (KJV)
What did Jonathan eat unknowingly, breaking his father's oath?
Answer: Honey
Study note. But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.
Lesson 8 · 1 Samuel 31:6 (KJV)
How did Jonathan die?
Answer: In battle against the Philistines on mount Gilboa
Study note. So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.
Lesson 9 · 2 Samuel 1:26 (KJV)
What did David call Jonathan after his death?
Answer: A mighty warrior
Study note. I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
Lesson 10 · 1 Samuel 23:17 (KJV)
What trait of Jonathan shines throughout his story?
Answer: Loyal love that prefers his friend above himself
Study note. Jonathan knew David was God's chosen king, yet he loved him, protected him, and laid aside his own claim to the throne.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does jonathan bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?