Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was Merab, and the name of the younger, Michal.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal.
- KJV Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:
- BSB Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).
- NKJV The sons of Saul were Jonathan, Jishui, and Malchishua. And the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal.
- NLT Saul’s sons included Jonathan, Ishbosheth, and Malkishua. He also had two daughters: Merab, who was older, and Michal.
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Quick answer
The narrator lists Saul's sons and daughters, naming Jonathan and the daughters Merab and Michal.
Overview
This family record introduces figures who will matter in the unfolding story, especially Michal, who will become David's wife. Such genealogical notes anchor the account in real history and prepare for later developments in the rise of David. The naming of Saul's house also marks the dynasty that God has already declared will not endure.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- 1 Chr 8:33Ner became the father of Kish. Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
- 1 Sam 31:2The Philistines overtook Saul and on his sons; and the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul.
- 1 Chr 9:39Ner became the father of Kish. Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
- 2 Sam 6:20–23Then David returned to bless his household. Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, “How glorious the king of Israel was today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the servants of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!”
- 1 Sam 18:7–21The women sang to one another as they played, and said, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.”
- 1 Sam 25:44Now Saul had given Michal his daughter, David’s wife, to Palti the son of Laish, who was of Gallim.
- 2 Sam 3:13–16He said, “Good. I will make a treaty with you, but one thing I require of you. That is, you will not see my face unless you first bring Michal, Saul’s daughter, when you come to see my face.”
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