New International Version Ner was the father of Kish, Kish the father of Saul, and Saul the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab and Esh-Baal. New Living Translation Ner was the father of Kish. Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malkishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. English Standard Version Ner was the father of Kish, Kish of Saul, Saul of Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab and Eshbaal; Berean Standard Bible Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. Berean Literal Bible And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal. King James Bible And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. New King James Version Ner begot Kish, Kish begot Saul, and Saul begot Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-Baal. New American Standard Bible Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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 Eshbaal (Ish-bosheth). Berean Annotated Bible Ner (lamp) was the father of Kish (bent), Kish was the father of Saul (desired), and Saul was the father of Jonathan (YHWH has given), Malchishua (my king is wealth), Abinadab (my father is willing), and Esh-baal (Ish-bosheth). Christian Standard Bible Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, and Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. American Standard Version And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. Contemporary English Version Ner was the father of Kish and the grandfather of King Saul. Saul had four sons: Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. English Revised Version And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ner was the father of Kish. Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. Good News Translation Ner was the father of Kish, and Kish was the father of King Saul. Saul had four sons: Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. International Standard Version Ner fathered Kish, Kish fathered Saul, Saul fathered Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. NET Bible Ner was the father of Kish, and Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNer was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. World English Bible Ner became the father of Kish. Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Ner begot Kish, and Kish begot Saul, and Saul begot Jonathan, and Malchi-Shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-Ba‘al. Berean Literal Bible And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal. Young's Literal Translation And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-Shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-Baal. Smith's Literal Translation And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-Shua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Ner begot Cia, and Cia begot Saul. And Saul begot Jonathan and Melchisua, and Abinadab, and Esbaal. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Ner conceived Kish, and Kish conceived Saul. Then Saul conceived Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. New American Bible Ner became the father of Kish, and Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal. New Revised Standard Version Ner became the father of Kish, Kish of Saul, Saul of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moza begat Canaaniah, and Canaaniah begat Zopa, Elasah his son, and Azel his son. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Nir begot Qish and Qish begot Shaul and Shaul begot Jonathan and Melkishua and Yashui and Eshbashul. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Ner begot Kish; and Kish begot Saul; and Saul begot Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ner begot Kis, and Kis begot Saul, and Saul begot Jonathan, and Melchisue, and Aminadab, and Asabal. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Genealogy from King Saul33Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 34The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.… Cross References Ner was the father of Kish, 1 Chronicles 9:39 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 1 Samuel 14:51 Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. 1 Samuel 9:1 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. Kish was the father of Saul, 1 Samuel 9:3 One day the donkeys of Saul’s father Kish wandered off, and Kish said to his son Saul, “Take one of the servants and go look for the donkeys.” 1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? Acts 13:21 Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. and Saul was the father of Jonathan, 1 Samuel 14:49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). 1 Samuel 20:42 And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. 2 Samuel 1:25 How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights. Malchishua, 1 Chronicles 10:2 The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. 1 Chronicles 10:6 So Saul died together with his three sons and all his house. Abinadab, 1 Samuel 31:2 The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. 2 Samuel 1:4 “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.” and Esh-baal. 2 Samuel 2:8 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, 2 Samuel 3:7 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?” 2 Samuel 4:4 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. Treasury of Scripture And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. Ner 1 Chronicles 9:39 And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. 1 Samuel 9:1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. 1 Samuel 14:50,51 And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle… Kish 1 Samuel 9:1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. Acts 13:21 And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years. Cis 1 Samuel 14:49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal: 1 Samuel 31:2 And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons. Abinadab 1 Samuel 14:49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal: Ishui 2 Samuel 2:8 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; 2 Samuel 4:12 And David commanded his young men, and they slew them, and cut off their hands and their feet, and hanged them up over the pool in Hebron. But they took the head of Ishbosheth, and buried it in the sepulchre of Abner in Hebron. Ish-bosheth Jump to Previous Abinadab Abin'adab Abner Begat Begot Eshbaal Esh-Baal Jonathan Kish Malchishua Mal'chishu'a Malchi-Shua Malki-Shua Ner SaulJump to Next Abinadab Abin'adab Abner Begat Begot Eshbaal Esh-Baal Jonathan Kish Malchishua Mal'chishu'a Malchi-Shua Malki-Shua Ner Saul1 Chronicles 8 1. The sons and chief men of Benjamin33. The stock of Saul and Jonathan Ner was the father of Kish, Ner, whose name means “lamp” or “light,” stands in the Benjaminite line that led to Saul, Israel’s first king. The genealogy preserves Saul’s family background within the tribe of Benjamin. 1Ch 9:39 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul,… Kish was the father of Saul, Kish, whose name means “snare” or “trap,” was Saul’s father and the head of his household. Saul’s rise from this family to the throne marked a major change in Israel’s national life. 1Sa 9:3 One day the donkeys of Saul’s father Kish wandered off… and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Jonathan, whose name means “Yahweh has given,” was Saul’s eldest son and a courageous prince of Israel. His loyalty to David showed that he recognized God’s purpose for David’s future kingship. 1Sa 14:49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi,… Malchishua, Malchishua, whose name means “my king saves,” was among Saul’s sons who died with their father in the battle against the Philistines on Mount Gilboa. His death contributed to the collapse of Saul’s house. 1Ch 10:2 The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons… Abinadab, Abinadab, whose name means “my father is noble,” also fell in the same battle. The loss of Saul and his sons ended the strength of Saul’s royal family and opened the way for David’s rule. 1Sa 31:2 The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons… and Esh-baal. Esh-baal, whose name means “man of Baal” and who is called Ish-bosheth, meaning “man of shame,” elsewhere, later ruled over much of Israel for a brief time after Saul’s death. His weak reign revealed the instability of Saul’s dynasty as the kingdom moved toward David. 2Sa 2:8 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army,… Persons / Places / Events 1. NerThe grandfather of Saul, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. His lineage is significant in the history of Israel's monarchy. 2. Kish The father of Saul, a Benjamite, who played a crucial role in the establishment of Israel's first king. 3. Saul The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. His reign marked the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy. 4. Jonathan The eldest son of Saul, known for his deep friendship with David and his loyalty to his father. 5. Malchi-shua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal Sons of Saul, who, along with Jonathan, were involved in the military campaigns of their father and met their demise in battle. Teaching Points The Importance of LegacyThe genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 8:33 reminds us of the importance of family legacy and how our actions can impact future generations. As Christians, we are called to leave a legacy of faith and obedience to God. Leadership and Responsibility Saul's life serves as a cautionary tale about the responsibilities of leadership. His failure to fully obey God led to his downfall. This teaches us the importance of aligning our leadership with God's will. Friendship and Loyalty Jonathan's relationship with David exemplifies true friendship and loyalty, even in the face of familial conflict. As believers, we are encouraged to cultivate friendships that honor God and support one another in faith. The Sovereignty of God Despite Saul's failures, God's sovereign plan for Israel continued through David. This reassures us that God's purposes will prevail, even when human leaders falter. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 8:33?2. How does 1 Chronicles 8:33 connect to the lineage of King Saul? 3. What can we learn about family legacy from 1 Chronicles 8:33? 4. How does Saul's lineage impact Israel's history and God's plan? 5. How can understanding Saul's family influence our view of biblical leadership? 6. What lessons on faithfulness can we apply from Saul's lineage in our lives? 7. Who was Ner, and what is his significance in 1 Chronicles 8:33? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 8:33 fit into the genealogy of Saul? 9. What is the historical accuracy of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8:33? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 8? (33) The house of Saul It is not said here that Saul's immediate family was settled at Gibeon. From 1Samuel 10:26; 1Samuel 15:34, and 2Samuel 21:6, we learn that Gibeah, or "Gibeah of Saul," was the seat of the king. It is gratuitous to suppose that the chronicler has confounded two different places. And Ner begat Kish.--1Samuel 9:1 gives the following pedigree of Kish: Kish son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Bechorath, son of Aphiah; and 1Samuel 14:51 states that Kish the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner, were sons of Abiel. The omission of intermediate names is not uncommon in these lists. We may, therefore, suppose that some members of the genealogical series are here omitted between Ner and Kish. The father of Abner was, of course, only a namesake of the present Ner, which is perhaps a clan, not an individual. . . . Verses 33, 34. - The number of Saul's children was certainly nine. In addition to the four (1 Samuel 31:2) mentioned here, there was Ishui, probably standing second (1 Samuel 14:49), and there were two daughters, Merab and Michal (1 Samuel 14:49), and there were two sons by Rizpah (2 Samuel 21:8), named Armoui and Mephi-bosheth. Esh-baal; the same with Ishbo-sheth (2 Samuel 2:8; 2 Samuel 3:7-14; 2 Samuel 4:4-12). Merib-baal; the same with Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:12). Micah is, therefore, the great-grandson of Saul. 1 Chronicles 8:33 strings together six generations to declare that God sees every person, orchestrates leadership, honors faithfulness, and records both triumph and tragedy. From Ner to Esh-baal, the verse affirms the literal accuracy of Israel’s lineage while inviting readers to trust the God who sovereignly directs each family’s story.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nerוְנֵר֙ (wə·nêr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5369: Ner -- father of Abner, also the father of Kish was the father of הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Kish, קִ֔ישׁ (qîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7027: Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites Kish וְקִ֖ישׁ (wə·qîš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7027: Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites was the father of הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Saul, שָׁא֑וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and Saul וְשָׁא֗וּל (wə·šā·’ūl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites was the father of הוֹלִ֤יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Jonathan, יְהֽוֹנָתָן֙ (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites Malchishua, שׁ֔וּעַ (šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4444: Malchi-shua -- 'my king is wealth', a son of Saul Abinadab, אֲבִֽינָדָ֖ב (’ă·ḇî·nā·ḏāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 41: Abinadab -- 'my father is noble', three Israelites and Esh-baal. אֶשְׁבָּֽעַל׃ (’eš·bā·‘al) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 792: Eshbaal -- 'man of Baal', a son of Saul Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 8:33 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 8:33 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 8:33 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 8:33 NIV |
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