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What was the relationship between Saul and Jonathan?

Jonathan was the son of King Saul. They died on the same day, in the battle on Mount Gilboa. 1 Samuel 14:1; 1 Samuel 31:2, 6

What the Bible says

1 Samuel 19:4

And Jonathan spoke good things of David to Saul his father: and said to him: Sin not, O king, against thy servant, David, because he hath not sinned against thee, and his works are very good towards thee.

1 Samuel 19:6

And when Saul heard this he was appeased with the words of Jonathan, and swore: As the Lord liveth he shall not be slain.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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In his song of mourning, David said that Saul and Jonathan were not separated in life or in death. 2 Samuel 1:23

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