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Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malkishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ner begot Kish, Kish begot Saul, and Saul begot Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-Baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ner became the father of Kish, and Kish became the father of Saul, and Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Ner became the father of Kish, and Kish became the father of Saul, and Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ner became the father of Kish, and Kish became the father of Saul, and Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ner became the father of Kish, and Kish became the father of [King] Saul, and Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ner was the father of Kish and the grandfather of King Saul. Saul had four sons: Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ner was the father of Kish. Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ner was the father of Kish, and Kish was the father of Saul. Saul had four sons: Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ner was the father of Kish, and Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ner became the father of Kish; and Kish became the father of Saul; and Saul became the father of Jonathan, and Malkishua, and Abinadab, and Ishbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ner became the father of Kish. Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Ner begot Kish, and Kish begot Saul, and Saul begot Jonathan, and Malchi-Shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-Ba‘al.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-Shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-Baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Esh-Baal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now Ner beget Cia: and Cis begot Saul: and Saul beget Jonathan and Melchisua, and Abinadab, and Esbaal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Ner conceived Kish, and Kish conceived Saul. And Saul conceived Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ner became the father of Kish, and Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ner became the father of Kish, Kish of Saul, Saul of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan and Malchishua and Jeshui and Ashbashul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Nir begot Qish, and Qish begot Shaul, and Shaul begot Jonathan, and Melkishua, and Yashwi and Eshbashul.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Ner begot Kish; and Kish begot Saul; and Saul begot Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Ner begot Kis, and Kis begot Saul, and Saul begot Jonathan, and Melchisue, and Aminadab, and Asabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/9-39.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=3075" 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/9.htm">The Descendants of Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">38</span>Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem. <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5369.htm" title="5369: wə·nêr (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Father of Abner, also the father of Kish. The same as niyr; lamp; Ner, an Israelite.">Ner</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/7027.htm" title="7027: qîš (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Saul, also the name of several other Isr. From qowsh; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites.">Kish,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7027.htm" title="7027: wə·qîš (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Father of Saul, also the name of several other Isr. From qowsh; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites.">Kish</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/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/7586.htm" title="7586: wə·šā·’ūl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">and Saul</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/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four 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/4444.htm" title="4444: mal·kî- (N-proper-ms) -- 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:: DirObjM) -- My king is wealth, a son of Saul. From melek and shuwa'; king of wealth; Malkishua, an Israelite.">Malchishua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (N-proper-ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/41.htm" title="41: ’ă·ḇî·nā·ḏāḇ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- 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- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/792.htm" title="792: ’eš·bā·‘al (N-proper-ms) -- Man of Baal, a son of Saul. From 'iysh and Ba'al; man of Baal; Eshbaal, a son of Saul.">and Esh-baal.</a> </span><span class="reftext">40</span>The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.…<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/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49-51</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). / 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. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.<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="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-10</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. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">2 Samuel 3:6-10</a></span><br />During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">2 Samuel 3:14</a></span><br />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/4-1.htm">2 Samuel 4:1-2</a></span><br />Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed. / Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin,<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="/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/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">1 Chronicles 11:12</a></span><br />Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-29</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1-2</a></span><br />Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">1 Chronicles 15:29</a></span><br />As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.</p><p class="hdg">Ner</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_samuel/14-50.htm">1 Samuel 14:50,51</a></b></br> And the name of Saul's wife <i>was</i> Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host <i>was</i> Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle… </p><p class="hdg">and Saul</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2</a></b></br> 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="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22</a></b></br> So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that <i>were</i> with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">1 Samuel 14:1,49</a></b></br> Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that <i>is</i> on the other side. But he told not his father… </p><p class="hdg">Ishui</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="hdg">Eshbaal</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><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Abinadab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Abin'adab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-38.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-38.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Eshbaal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Esh-Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Malchishua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Mal'chishu'a</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Malchi-Shua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Malki-Shua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Ner</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Abinadab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Abin'adab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Eshbaal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Esh-Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Kish</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_chronicles/26-28.htm">Ner</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">The Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">The priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">The charge of certain Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-35.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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Ner was the father of Kish</b><br>Ner is a lesser-known figure in the Bible, but he plays a crucial role in the genealogy of Israel's first king. He is mentioned as the father of Kish, who is the father of Saul. This lineage is significant as it establishes the tribal and familial background of Saul, the first king of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin, to which Ner belonged, was one of the smaller tribes of Israel, yet it produced the first monarch. This highlights God's sovereignty in choosing leaders from unexpected places. The genealogical record here aligns with other biblical references, such as <a href="/1_samuel/9.htm">1 Samuel 9:1</a>, which also traces Saul's lineage.<p><b>Kish was the father of Saul</b><br>Kish, a Benjamite, is noted for being the father of Saul, Israel's first king. This connection is important as it sets the stage for the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy in Israel. Kish's family was described as a family of standing, indicating their prominence within the tribe of Benjamin. The choice of Saul as king, despite his tribe's smaller size, underscores the biblical theme that God often chooses the unlikely or the humble to fulfill His purposes, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/10-21.htm">1 Samuel 10:21-24</a>.<p><b>Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal</b><br>Saul's role as a father to these sons is significant in understanding the dynastic implications of his reign. Jonathan, the most well-known of Saul's sons, is celebrated for his deep friendship with David, the future king, and his loyalty to God's anointed despite his father's opposition. This relationship is a powerful example of covenant friendship and loyalty, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/18.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-4</a>. Malchishua and Abinadab, though less prominent, are mentioned in the context of Saul's final battle against the Philistines, where they died alongside their father (<a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a>). Esh-baal, also known as Ish-bosheth, later became king over Israel for a short time after Saul's death, as recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-10</a>. The name Esh-baal, meaning "man of Baal," reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time, though later texts refer to him as Ish-bosheth, with "bosheth" meaning "shame," possibly to avoid the association with Baal. This change in name highlights the ongoing struggle between the worship of Yahweh and the influence of Canaanite deities.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/ner.htm">Ner</a></b><br>The grandfather of Saul, Ner is a significant figure in the genealogy of Israel's first king. His lineage is crucial in understanding the royal line of Benjamin.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/kish.htm">Kish</a></b><br>The father of Saul, Kish is a Benjamite of some standing, as his son Saul becomes the first king of Israel. His role is pivotal in the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, Saul's reign marks a significant shift in Israel's history. His complex character and eventual downfall provide lessons on obedience and humility.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of Saul, known for his deep friendship with David and his loyalty to God's anointed despite his father's opposition.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/malchi-shua,_abinadab,_and_esh-baal.htm">Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal</a></b><br>Sons of Saul, they are part of the royal family whose lives and deaths are intertwined with the fate of Saul's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a></b><br>Our actions and decisions impact future generations. Saul's legacy, both positive and negative, affected his descendants and the nation of Israel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>God raises leaders according to His purpose. Saul's anointing and reign remind us that leadership is a divine appointment, and leaders are accountable to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_spiritual_formation.htm">The Role of Family in Spiritual Formation</a></b><br>The family lineage of Saul shows the importance of spiritual heritage. Families are called to nurture faith and obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/friendship_and_loyalty.htm">Friendship and Loyalty</a></b><br>Jonathan's relationship with David exemplifies godly friendship, characterized by loyalty, sacrifice, and support for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Saul's life is a cautionary tale about the dangers of disobedience and pride. It serves as a reminder to seek God's guidance and remain humble.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_chr_26_1_and_9_17_lists_align.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_8_29-33_and_9_35-39_differ.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:29-33, why does the list of descendants for the 'father of Gibeon' differ from the parallel account in 1 Chronicles 9:35-39?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_ephraim_manasseh_in_1_chr_9_3.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 9:3 include tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh in Jerusalem, contradicting other passages indicating they didn't return?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_returnee_lists_differ_in_1_chr,_ez,_neh.htm">Why does the chronicler's account of who returned to Jerusalem in 1 Chronicles 9 differ from the lists in Ezra and Nehemiah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/9-39.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">Ner</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֵר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5369.htm">Strong's 5369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ner -- father of Abner, also the father of Kish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</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">Kish,</span><br /><span class="heb">קִ֔ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(qîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7027.htm">Strong's 7027: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kish</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7027.htm">Strong's 7027: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</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">Saul,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֑וּל</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 Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁא֗וּל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֤יד</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">Jonathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהֽוֹנָתָן֙</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">Malchishua,</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁ֔וּעַ</span> <span class="translit">(šū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<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">Abinadab,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִינָדָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·nā·ḏāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<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 Esh-baal.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶשְׁבָּֽעַל׃</span> <span class="translit">(’eš·bā·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_792.htm">Strong's 792: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eshbaal -- 'man of Baal', a son of Saul</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:39 Ner became the father of Kish (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:40" /></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>