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and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines also overtook Saul and his sons, and the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The Philistines closely pursued Saul and his sons, and the Philistines struck down Jonathan, Abinadab and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the Philistines closely pursued Saul and his sons, and the Philistines struck down Jonathan, Abinadab and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the Philistines closely pursued Saul and his sons, and the Philistines struck down Jonathan and Abinadab and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines followed closely after Saul and his sons <i>and</i> overtook them, and the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines pursued Saul and his sons and killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines pursued Saul and his sons and killed Saul&#8217s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines followed hard after Saul and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons and killed three of them: Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines followed hard after Saul and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Philistines caught up to Saul and his sons. They killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But the Philistines caught up with them and killed three of Saul's sons, Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Philistines followed after Saul and after his sons, and the Philistines struck down Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul's sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul?s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines stayed right on the heels of Saul and his sons. They struck down Saul's sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines followed hard after Saul and after his sons; and the Philistines killed Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malkishua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines followed hard after Saul and after his sons; and the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Philistines pursue after Saul, and after his sons, and the Philistines strike Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-Shua, sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the Philistines pursue after Saul, and after his sons, and the Philistines smite Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-Shua, sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the rovers will pursue after Saul, and after his sons; and the rovers will strike Jonathan and Abinadab and Malchishua, Saul's sons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines drew near pursuing after Saul, and his sons, and they killed Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Melchisua the sons of Saul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when the Philistines had draw near, pursuing Saul and his sons, they struck down Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines pressed hard after Saul and his sons. When the Philistines had struck down Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, sons of Saul,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Philistines overtook Saul and his sons; and the Philistines killed Jonathan and Abinadab and Malchishua, sons of Saul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines overtook Saul and his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan and Jeshui and Malchishua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Philistines overtook Shaul and his sons, and the Philistines attacked Jonathan and Yashwi and Melkishua, the sons of Shaul, with the sword.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the Philistines followed hard after Saul and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Philistines pursued after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines smote Jonathan, and Aminadab, and Melchisue, sons of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/10-2.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=3136" 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/10.htm">Saul's Overthrow and Death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">The Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1692.htm" title="1692: way·yaḏ·bə·qū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To cling, cleave, keep close. A primitive root; properly, to impinge, i.e. Cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit.">followed hard after</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.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥă·rê (Conj-w:: Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yak·kū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and they killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth."></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/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons</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/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/41.htm" title="41: ’ă·ḇî·nā·ḏāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- My father is noble, three Isr. From 'ab and nadab; father of generosity; Abinadab, the name of four Israelites.">Abinadab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4444.htm" title="4444: mal·kî- (Prep) -- 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‘ (N-proper-ms) -- My king is wealth, a son of Saul. From melek and shuwa'; king of wealth; Malkishua, an Israelite.">and Malchishua.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him.…<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/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2-6</a></span><br />The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. / Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4-10</a></span><br />“What was the outcome?” David asked. “Please tell me.” “The troops fled from the battle,” he replied. “Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.” / Then David asked the young man who had brought him the report, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?” / “I happened to be on Mount Gilboa,” he replied, “and there was Saul, leaning on his spear, with the chariots and the cavalry closing in on him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">2 Samuel 21:12-14</a></span><br />he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa. / So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, and they also gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. / 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_samuel/28-19.htm">1 Samuel 28:19</a></span><br />Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. And the LORD will deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49</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="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">2 Samuel 1:17-27</a></span><br />Then David took up this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan, / and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar: / “Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-8.htm">1 Samuel 31:8-13</a></span><br />The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his three sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. / They cut off Saul’s head, stripped off his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temples of their idols and among their people. / They put his armor in the temple of the Ashtoreths and hung his body on the wall of Beth-shan. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4-7</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” / So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him. / Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this. ...<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/5-4.htm">2 Samuel 5:4-5</a></span><br />David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-4</a></span><br />After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. / And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house. / 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/20-30.htm">1 Samuel 20:30-33</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!” / “Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">1 Samuel 22:18-19</a></span><br />So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod. / He also put to the sword Nob, the city of the priests, with its men and women, children and infants, oxen, donkeys, and sheep.<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="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">1 Samuel 24:20-22</a></span><br />Now I know for sure that you will be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands. / So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.” / So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul.</p><p class="hdg">Jonathan</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="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6,39,40</a></b></br> And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for <i>there is</i> no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few… </p><p class="hdg">Abinadab</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49</a></b></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:</p><p class="hdg">Ishui </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a></b></br> Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God <i>am</i> a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth <i>generation</i> of them that hate me;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/25-7.htm">2 Kings 25:7</a></b></br> And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">Abinadab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">Abin'adab</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-21.htm">Closely</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-10.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">Malchishua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">Mal'chishu'a</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">Malchi-Shua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">Malki-Shua</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-5.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-1.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-11.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-5.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-5.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-10.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-43.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-43.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-43.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/13-7.htm">Abinadab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-7.htm">Abin'adab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Closely</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-14.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-34.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">Malchishua</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">Mal'chishu'a</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">Malchi-Shua</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">Malki-Shua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-7.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/job/13-25.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-1.htm">Saul's overthrow and death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-8.htm">The Philistines triumph over Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-11.htm">The kindness of Jabesh Gilead toward Saul and his sons</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Saul's sin for which the kingdom was transferred from him to David</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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Their pursuit of Saul and his sons indicates a relentless and determined effort to defeat Israel's leadership. This pursuit can be seen as a fulfillment of God's judgment on Saul for his disobedience, as prophesied by Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">1 Samuel 28:19</a>). The Philistines' aggression highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and its enemies, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament.<p><b>and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua</b><br>The death of Saul's sons, particularly Jonathan, is significant. Jonathan was a close friend of David and a righteous figure, often seen as a type of Christ due to his loyalty and sacrificial love (<a href="/1_samuel/18.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-4</a>). The loss of Jonathan marks the end of a potential godly lineage from Saul, emphasizing the consequences of Saul's failure to obey God. Abinadab and Malchishua, though less prominent in the biblical narrative, represent the complete downfall of Saul's house, fulfilling the prophecy of the end of Saul's dynasty (<a href="/1_samuel/13-13.htm">1 Samuel 13:13-14</a>). This event sets the stage for David's rise to kingship, aligning with God's covenantal promise to establish David's line, ultimately leading to the Messiah, Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A significant enemy of Israel, often at war with the Israelites. They were a powerful group known for their military prowess and were a constant threat during the reign of King Saul.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Saul's reign was marked by initial success but later marred by disobedience to God, leading to his downfall.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>Saul's eldest son, known for his deep friendship with David and his loyalty to his father. Jonathan was a brave warrior and a man of faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/abinadab.htm">Abinadab</a></b><br>Another son of Saul, mentioned in the context of this battle. Little is known about him outside of his death in this battle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/malchishua.htm">Malchishua</a></b><br>Also a son of Saul, who perished alongside his brothers in the battle against the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Saul's failure to obey God's commands led to his downfall and the loss of his sons. This serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_leadership.htm">The Cost of Leadership</a></b><br>Saul's account illustrates the heavy burden of leadership and the impact of a leader's actions on their family and nation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The battle with the Philistines symbolizes the ongoing spiritual battles believers face. We must remain vigilant and rely on God's strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_friendship.htm">The Legacy of Friendship</a></b><br>Jonathan's relationship with David exemplifies true friendship and loyalty, even amidst familial and political turmoil.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>Despite the tragic events, God's sovereign plan was unfolding, preparing the way for David's kingship and the establishment of a lasting dynasty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_19_and_2_sam_10_differ.htm">Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_for_gilboa_battle_site.htm">2 Samuel 1:1: Why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence confirming the precise location of the battle on Mount Gilboa?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_conflict_on_who_attacked_philistines.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 13:3-4 give conflicting impressions of who actually attacked the Philistine garrison, Jonathan or Saul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">The Philistines followed hard after Saul.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">clave to Saul,</span> that is, hotly pursued him. (Comp. 1 Kings 22, 31.) The destruction of the king and his sons would make their triumph complete.<p><span class= "bld">The sons of Saul.</span>--Omit <span class= "ital">the.</span> Eshbaal, Saul's fourth son, was not in the battle (<a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm" title="But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;">2Samuel 2:8</a>. Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm" title="And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.">1Chronicles 8:33</a>). Like Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, Saul may have witnessed the death of his sons (<a href="/2_kings/25-7.htm" title="And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon.">2Kings 25:7</a>). Jonathan, at least, would not be far from him in the last struggle. "In their deaths they were not divided."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Followed hard after</span>. The Hebrew verb implies all this and rather more, viz. that they made the pursuit of <span class="cmt_word">Saul and his sons</span> their one special object. Luther's "Hingen sich au Saul" expresses this forcibly. <span class="cmt_word">Abinadab</span>; or Ishui (see <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">1 Chronicles 8:33</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49</a>). <span class="cmt_word">The sons of Saul</span>. Omit the article, which is not present in the Hebrew text. The fourth son, not withstanding our ver. 6, survived (<a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-15</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/10-2.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 Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">פְלִשְׁתִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">followed hard after</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּדְבְּק֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḏ·bə·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1692.htm">Strong's 1692: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֖וּל</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">and his sons,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָנָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<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">and they killed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּכּ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yak·kū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Saul’s</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁאֽוּל׃</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">sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</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">Jonathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹנָתָ֧ן</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">Abinadab,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִינָדָ֛ב</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·nā·ḏāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_41.htm">Strong's 41: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abinadab -- 'my father is noble', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Malchishua.</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁ֖וּעַ</span> <span class="translit">(šū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 10:2 The Philistines followed hard after Saul (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 10:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 10:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 10:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 10:3" /></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>