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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Samuel 14:49

18th Century

Theologian

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 14:49

19th Century

Bishop

The sons of Saul. The three brave sons who perished with their father in the battle on Mount Gilboa are apparently mentioned here,…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 14:49

17th Century

Pastor

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 14:47–52

17th Century

Minister

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 …