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Merib-baal was the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan <i>was</i> Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan <i>was</i> Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begot Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan <i>was</i> Merib-baal, and Merib-baal fathered Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal became the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan <i>was</i> Merib-baal, and Merib-baal became the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The son of Jonathan <i>was</i> Merib-baal, and Merib-baal became the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal (Mephibosheth), and Merib-baal became the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan’s son was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal fathered Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan&#8217s son was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal fathered Micah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jonathan was the father of Meribbaal, the grandfather of Micah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jonathan's son was Meribbaal, and Meribbaal was the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jonathan was the father of Meribbaal, who was the father of Micah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jonathan fathered Merib-baal and Merib-baal fathered Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan: Meribbaal. Meribbaal was the father of Micah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan was Mippibaal; and Mippibaal became the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal. Merib-baal became the father of Micah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And a son of Jonathan [is] Merib-Ba‘al, and Merib-Ba‘al begot Micah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And a son of Jonathan is Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begat Micah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan Merib-Baal; and Merib-Baal begat Micah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begot Micha. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal conceived Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan was Meribbaal, and Meribbaal became the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal became the father of Micah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azri his first-born, Kim his second, Ishmael his third,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the son of Yonathan was crippled in his feet, and Yashui had a son Merabel, and Merabel begot Mika.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begot Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the son of Jonathan <i>was</i> Meribaal; and Meribaal begot Micha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-34.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=2692" 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_chronicles/8.htm">Genealogy from King Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33</span>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="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇen- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">of Jonathan:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4807.htm" title="4807: mə·rîḇ (Prep) -- Perhaps Baal is advocate, a son of Jonathan. From riyb and Ba'al; quarreller of Baal, Merib-Baal, an epithet of Gideon."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4807.htm" title="4807: bā·‘al (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps Baal is advocate, a son of Jonathan. From riyb and Ba'al; quarreller of Baal, Merib-Baal, an epithet of Gideon.">Merib-baal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4807.htm" title="4807: ū·mə·rîḇPerhaps Baal is advocate, a son of Jonathan. From riyb and Ba'al; quarreller of Baal, Merib-Baal, an epithet of Gideon."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4807.htm" title="4807: ba·‘al (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps Baal is advocate, a son of Jonathan. From riyb and Ba'al; quarreller of Baal, Merib-Baal, an epithet of Gideon.">and Merib-baal</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4318.htm" title="4318: mî·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. An abbrev. Of Miykayah; Micah, the name of seven Israelites.">Micah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.…<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="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1-13</a></span><br />Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” / And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied. / So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/4-4.htm">2 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">2 Samuel 21:7</a></span><br />Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1-4</a></span><br />When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” / “Where is your master’s grandson?” asked the king. And Ziba answered, “Indeed, he is staying in Jerusalem, for he has said, ‘Today, the house of Israel will restore to me the kingdom of my grandfather.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">2 Samuel 19:24-30</a></span><br />Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. / And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” / “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-17</a></span><br />And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, / and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.” / So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a></span><br />Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">1 Samuel 23:16-18</a></span><br />And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-6.htm">2 Samuel 9:6</a></span><br />And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">1 Chronicles 9:40</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.<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="/1_chronicles/9-41.htm">1 Chronicles 9:41</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6-12</a></span><br />The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-15.htm">1 Chronicles 2:15</a></span><br />Ozem sixth, and David seventh.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah.</p><p class="hdg">Merib-baal</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/4-4.htm">2 Samuel 4:4</a></b></br> And Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son <i>that was</i> lame of <i>his</i> feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name <i>was</i> Mephibosheth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/9-6.htm">2 Samuel 9:6,10</a></b></br> Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">2 Samuel 19:24-30</a></b></br> And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came <i>again</i> in peace… </p><p class="hdg">Mephibosheth </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12</a></b></br> And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name <i>was</i> Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba <i>were</i> servants unto Mephibosheth.</p><p class="hdg">Micha </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Merib</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Meribbaal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Merib-Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Mer'ib-Ba'al</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-5.htm">Micah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-36.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-36.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Merib</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Meribbaal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Merib-Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Mer'ib-Ba'al</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">Micah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">The sons and chief men of Benjamin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">The stock of Saul and Jonathan</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The son of Jonathan:</b><br>Jonathan was the son of King Saul, the first king of Israel. He is best known for his deep friendship with David, who would later become king. Jonathan's loyalty to David, despite his father Saul's animosity towards David, is a significant aspect of his character. This phrase highlights the continuation of Jonathan's lineage, which is important in the context of Israel's history and God's covenant promises. Jonathan's legacy is preserved through his descendants, despite the downfall of Saul's house.<p><b>Merib-baal,</b><br>Merib-baal is another name for Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son. The name "Merib-baal" means "Baal contends" or "Baal is my advocate," reflecting the cultural influence of Canaanite religion during that time. The use of "Baal" in names was common, though later generations would distance themselves from such associations due to Baal's connection with idolatry. Mephibosheth is known for his relationship with King David, who showed him kindness for Jonathan's sake, allowing him to eat at the king's table and restoring his grandfather Saul's land to him. This act of kindness is a reflection of David's covenant loyalty to Jonathan.<p><b>and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.</b><br>Micah, the son of Merib-baal, continues the lineage of Jonathan. This genealogical detail is significant as it demonstrates the preservation of Saul's line through Jonathan, despite the political and familial turmoil that surrounded Saul's reign and its aftermath. The mention of Micah also serves to connect the narrative of 1 Chronicles with the broader history of Israel, as genealogies were crucial for establishing identity and inheritance rights within the tribes of Israel. This lineage is a testament to God's faithfulness in maintaining the house of Jonathan, even as the Davidic line rose to prominence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Known for his loyalty and bravery, Jonathan's lineage is significant in the history of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/merib-baal.htm">Merib-baal</a></b><br>Also known as Mephibosheth, he was the son of Jonathan. His name means "contender against Baal," reflecting a cultural context of opposing pagan deities. He is known for his relationship with King David, who showed him kindness for Jonathan's sake.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a></b><br>The son of Merib-baal. His mention here continues the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting the continuation of Jonathan's line.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a></b><br>The genealogical records in Chronicles remind us of the importance of family legacy and the impact of our actions on future generations. Jonathan's faithfulness and friendship with David had lasting effects on his descendants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The account of Merib-baal illustrates God's faithfulness in keeping promises. Despite the fall of Saul's house, God preserved Jonathan's line through David's kindness, reflecting God's covenantal faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_and_kindness.htm">Grace and Kindness</a></b><br>David's treatment of Merib-baal is a powerful example of grace and kindness. As believers, we are called to show kindness to others, especially those who cannot repay us, reflecting the grace we have received from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_cultural_stigmas.htm">Overcoming Cultural Stigmas</a></b><br>Merib-baal's name and condition could have been a source of shame, yet he was honored by David. This teaches us to look beyond societal stigmas and see individuals as God sees them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_mephibosheth's_injury_verified_outside_bible.htm">2 Samuel 4:4 – Is there any external historical or archaeological record confirming Mephibosheth’s injury and the nurse’s flight, or does this rely solely on the biblical account? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_mephibosheth's_injury_verified_outside_bible.htm">2 Samuel 4:4 – Is there any external historical or archaeological record confirming Mephibosheth’s injury and the nurse’s flight, or does this rely solely on the biblical account? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_ehud_in_1_chr_8_6-7_the_same_as_in_judg_3.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:6-7, is the reference to Ehud a contradiction of Judges 3, or is it an entirely different person with the same name?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-34.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">The son</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular 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 Jonathan:</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Merib-baal,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֑עַל</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4807.htm">Strong's 4807: </a> </span><span class="str2">Merib-baal -- perhaps 'Baal is advocate', a son of Jonathan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Merib-baal</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּ֖עַל</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4807.htm">Strong's 4807: </a> </span><span class="str2">Merib-baal -- perhaps 'Baal is advocate', a son of Jonathan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Micah.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4318.htm">Strong's 4318: </a> </span><span class="str2">Micah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:34 The son of Jonathan was Merib Baal (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:35" /></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>