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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
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…
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,…
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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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 …