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The name of his older daughter was Merab, and that of the younger was Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Saul’s sons included Jonathan, Ishbosheth, and Malkishua. He also had two daughters: Merab, who was older, and Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters <i>were these</i>; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Saul were Jonathan, Jishui, and Malchishua. And the names of his two daughters <i>were these:</i> the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua; and the names of his two daughters <i>were these:</i> the name of the firstborn <i>was</i> Merab, and the name of the younger, Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan and Ishvi and Malchi-shua; and the names of his two daughters <i>were these:</i> the name of the first-born Merab and the name of the younger Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan and Ishvi and Malchi-shua; and the names of his two daughters <i>were these</i>: the name of the firstborn Merab and the name of the younger Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Saul’s sons were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua. The names of his two daughters <i>were these:</i> the name of the firstborn was Merab, and the name of the younger, Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul’s sons were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. The names of his two daughters were Merab, his firstborn, and Michal, the younger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul&#8217s sons were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. The names of his two daughters were: Merab, his firstborn, and Michal, the younger. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishvi, and Malchishua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the first-born Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and 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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Saul's sons were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. The names of his two daughters were Merab (the firstborn daughter) and Michal (the younger daughter).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Saul's sons were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His older daughter was named Merab, and the younger one Michal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul's sons included Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua. Of his two daughters, the firstborn was named Merab, and the younger one was named Michal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malki-Shua. He had two daughters; the older one was named Merab and the younger Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Jishvi, and Malkishua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn Merob, and the name of the younger Mikal:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchi-shua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the first-born Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Saul are Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchi-Shua; as for the name of his two daughters, the name of the firstborn [is] Merab, and the name of the younger Michal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Saul are Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchi-Shua; as to the name of his two daughters, the name of the first-born is Merab, and the name of the younger Michal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Saul will be Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchisua; and the names of his two daughters, the name of the first-born, Merab, and the name of the small, Michal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Saul, were Jonathan, and Jessui, and Melchisua: and the names of his two daughters, the name of the firstborn was Merob, and the name of the younger Michol. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishvi, and Malchishua. And as for the names of his two daughters: the name of the firstborn daughter was Merab, and the name of the younger one was Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua; the name of his firstborn daughter was Merob; the name of the younger was Michal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was Merab, and the name of the younger, Michal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now these were the sons of Saul: Jonathan, Ishui, Melchi-shua, and Ashbashul; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the elder Nadab, and the name of the younger Malchel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And these were the sons of Shaul: Jonathan and Ishwi and Melkhishua and Ashbashul and the names of his two daughters: The name of the elder, Nadab, and the name of the younger, Melkil<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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 first-born Merab, and the name of the younger Michal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Jessiu, and Melchisa: and <i>these were</i> the names of his two daughters, the name of the first-born Merob, and the name of the second Melchol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-49.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3952" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Saul's Victories</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">48</span>He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. <span class="reftext">49</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Now the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">of Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">were</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: yō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">Jonathan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3440.htm" title="3440: wə·yiš·wî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From shavah; level; Jishvi, the name of two Israelites.">Ishvi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4444.htm" title="4444: ū·mal·kî- My king is wealth, a son of Saul. From melek and shuwa'; king of wealth; Malkishua, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4444.htm" title="4444: šū·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My king is wealth, a son of Saul. From melek and shuwa'; king of wealth; Malkishua, an Israelite.">and Malchishua.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">His two</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ḇə·nō·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughters</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">were named</a> <a href="/hebrew/4764.htm" title="4764: mê·raḇ (N-proper-fs) -- Older daughter of Saul. From rabab; increase; Merab, a daughter of Saul.">Merab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1067.htm" title="1067: hab·bə·ḵî·rāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- First-born (always of women). Feminine from bakar; the eldest daughter.">(his firstborn)</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4324.htm" title="4324: mî·ḵal (N-proper-fs) -- Wife of David. Apparently the same as miykal; revulet; Mikal, Saul's daughter.">and Michal</a> <a href="/hebrew/6996.htm" title="6996: haq·qə·ṭan·nāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Small, young, unimportant. Or qaton; from quwt; abbreviated, i.e. Diminutive, literally or figuratively.">(his younger daughter).</a> </span><span class="reftext">50</span>His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1-2</a></span><br />Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a></span><br />The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">1 Chronicles 8:33</a></span><br />Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39</a></span><br />Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-9</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">2 Samuel 21:8</a></span><br />But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-16.htm">1 Samuel 13:16</a></span><br />Now Saul and Jonathan his son and the troops with them were staying in Geba of Benjamin, while the Philistines camped at Michmash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">1 Samuel 18:20-21</a></span><br />Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him. / “I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11-17</a></span><br />Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” / So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. / Then Michal took a household idol and laid it in the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-30.htm">1 Samuel 20:30-31</a></span><br />Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of the mother who bore you? / For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">1 Samuel 25:44</a></span><br />But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">2 Samuel 3:13-14</a></span><br />“Good,” replied David, “I will make a covenant with you. But there is one thing I require of you: Do not appear before me unless you bring Saul’s daughter Michal when you come to see me.” / Then David sent messengers to say to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, “Give me back my wife, Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for a hundred Philistine foreskins.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-23.htm">2 Samuel 6:23</a></span><br />And Michal the daughter of Saul had no children to the day of her death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">2 Samuel 21:14</a></span><br />And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2</a></span><br />The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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:</p><p class="hdg">Jonathan</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a></b></br> And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">1 Chronicles 8:33</a></b></br> And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39</a></b></br> And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.</p><p class="hdg">name of the first-born</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7-21</a></b></br> And the women answered <i>one another</i> as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">1 Samuel 25:44</a></b></br> But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which <i>was</i> of Gallim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">2 Samuel 3:13-16</a></b></br> And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/4-19.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-13.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Ishvi</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-45.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Malchishua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Mal'chishu'a</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Malchi-Shua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Malki-Shua</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">Melchishua</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-19.htm">Merab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">Michal</a> <a href="/ruth/1-2.htm">Names</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-19.htm">Older</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-16.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-3.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Ishvi</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">Malchishua</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">Mal'chishu'a</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">Malchi-Shua</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">Malki-Shua</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">Melchishua</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">Merab</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">Michal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-13.htm">Names</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-13.htm">Older</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">A divine terror makes them beat themselves</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-17.htm">Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">He restrains the people from eating blood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">He builds an altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Saul's victories, strength, and family</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His character is often highlighted for his bravery and faith, as seen in his attack on the Philistine garrison in <a href="/1_samuel/14.htm">1 Samuel 14</a>. Jonathan's relationship with David is a significant example of covenant friendship, reflecting themes of loyalty and sacrifice.<br><br>Ishvi: Ishvi is less mentioned in the biblical narrative, and some scholars suggest that Ishvi might be another name for Abinadab, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a>. The name Ishvi means "equal" or "level," and while not much is detailed about him, his inclusion signifies his role in the royal family.<br><br>Malchishua: Malchishua, whose name means "my king is wealth," is also mentioned in the context of Saul's final battle against the Philistines, where he dies alongside his father and brothers (<a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a>). His death marks the end of Saul's lineage on the battlefield, emphasizing the tragic downfall of Saul's house.<p><b>His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).</b><br>Merab: Merab, Saul's firstborn daughter, was initially promised to David as a reward for his victory over Goliath (<a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">1 Samuel 18:17</a>). However, she was later given to Adriel the Meholathite. This switch in marriage arrangements reflects the political maneuverings and tensions within Saul's court. Merab's story also connects to the later narrative involving her children and the Gibeonites in <a href="/2_samuel/21.htm">2 Samuel 21</a>.<br><br>Michal: Michal, the younger daughter, is a significant figure due to her marriage to David. Her love for David is noted in <a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">1 Samuel 18:20</a>, and she plays a crucial role in helping David escape from Saul's attempts to kill him (<a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11-17</a>). Michal's relationship with David is complex, marked by love, political alliance, and later estrangement, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16-23</a>. Her story highlights the personal and political challenges within the royal family and the broader narrative of David's rise to power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. His reign is marked by initial success but later marred by disobedience to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>Saul's eldest son, known for his bravery and deep friendship with David. He is a key figure in the account of Saul's reign and David's rise.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/ishvi.htm">Ishvi</a></b><br>Also known as Abinadab in other parts of the Bible, he is one of Saul's sons. His role is less prominent in the biblical account.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/malchishua.htm">Malchishua</a></b><br>Another son of Saul, who, like Ishvi, does not have a significant individual account but is part of Saul's family.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/merab.htm">Merab</a></b><br>Saul's firstborn daughter, initially promised to David as a wife but later given to another man.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/m/michal.htm">Michal</a></b><br>Saul's younger daughter, who becomes David's wife. Her account is significant in the account of David's life and reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_in_leadership.htm">Family Dynamics in Leadership</a></b><br>Saul's family is a study in the complexities of leadership and family relationships. Leaders today can learn from Saul's successes and failures in managing both his kingdom and his household.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_friendship.htm">The Role of Friendship</a></b><br>Jonathan's friendship with David is a model of loyalty and selflessness. Christians are encouraged to cultivate friendships that honor God and support one another in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/promises_and_integrity.htm">Promises and Integrity</a></b><br>Saul's broken promise to David regarding Merab serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping one's word and the consequences of failing to do so.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_family_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Family Affairs</a></b><br>Despite the dysfunction in Saul's family, God's purposes were ultimately fulfilled. This teaches believers to trust in God's sovereignty over their own family situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_michal_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Michal in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jonathan_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jonathan in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_8_29-40_genealogy_verified.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:29-40, do the numerous names and generations have any external corroboration, or could this genealogy have been constructed later to support certain tribal claims?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jonathan_defeat_20_philistines.htm">How could Jonathan and his armor-bearer realistically defeat twenty Philistine warriors in such a small area (1 Samuel 14:12-14)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(49) <span class= "bld">The sons of Saul.</span>--The three brave sons who perished with their father in the battle on Mount Gilboa are apparently mentioned here, the only difficulty being the middle name, "Ishui," which occurs nowhere else, save in two genealogies as that of a son of Asher (<a href="/genesis/46-17.htm" title="And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.">Genesis 46:17</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm" title="The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.">1Chronicles 7:30</a>). It is supposed to be the same as the Abinadab mentioned in that battle. His two daughters, Merab and Michal, are speciallynamed, probably owing to their connection with the history of David (<a href="/context/1_samuel/18-17.htm" title="And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give you to wife: only be you valiant for me, and fight the LORD's battles. For Saul said, Let not my hand be on him, but let the hand of the Philistines be on him.">1Samuel 18:17-21</a>), the elder of them having been promised to him in marriage, and the younger being actually wedded to him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 49.</span> - Saul's family and kindred. Three sons only of Saul are here mentioned, apparently those slain at the battle of Mount Gilboa, where, however, Ishui is named Abinadab (<a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a>, as also in <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">1 Chronicles 8:33</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39</a>). A fourth son, Esh-baal, subsequently called Ishbosheth, is omitted. The daughters, Merab and Michal, are mentioned because of the history in <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">1 Samuel 18:17-21</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-49.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֔וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽהְיוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹנָתָ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ishvi,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁוִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·wî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ishvi -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Malchishua.</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁ֑וּעַ</span> <span class="translit">(šū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4444.htm">Strong's 4444: </a> </span><span class="str2">Malchi-shua -- 'my king is wealth', a son of Saul</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁתֵּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">daughters</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֹתָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were named</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Merab</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרַ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(mê·raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4764.htm">Strong's 4764: </a> </span><span class="str2">Merab</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(his firstborn)</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּכִירָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·ḵî·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1067.htm">Strong's 1067: </a> </span><span class="str2">First-born (always of women)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Michal</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכַֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4324.htm">Strong's 4324: </a> </span><span class="str2">Michal -- wife of David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(his younger daughter).</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקְּטַנָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qə·ṭan·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6996.htm">Strong's 6996: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small, young, unimportant</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:48"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:48" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:50"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:50" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>