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Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishvi, and Malchishua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:
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A Royal Family Record
Commentators note this list of Saul's children follows a royal pattern. They also clarify minor discrepancies, explaining that the son "Ishui" is likely another name for "Abinadab," and that another son, Ish-bosheth, is omitted, possibly because only the sons who died in battle with Saul are listed here.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This listing of Saul’s children and chief officers follows the pattern of the later chronicles of the reigns of David and Solomon. However, the son…
19th Century
Anglican
The sons of Saul. The three brave sons who perished with their father in the battle on Mount Gilboa are apparently mentioned here,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the sons of Saul were Jonathan Who seems to be his firstborn, of whom, his valour and success, we read in this a…
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Here is a general account of Saul's court and camp. He had little reason to be proud of his royal dignity, nor did any of his neighbors have cause …
