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1 Chronicles 8:34

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Berean Standard Bible

The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

Bible in Basic English

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begot Micha.

Free Bible Version

The son of Jonathan: Merib-Baal, who was the father of Micah.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the sonne of Ionathan was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal begate Micah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

Translation for Translators

Jonathan’s son was Merib-Baal. Merib-Baal was the father of Micah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The son of Jonathan was Merib-Baal. Merib-Baal was the father of Micah.

Noah Webster Bible

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

World English Bible

The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal. Merib-baal became the father of Micah.

Young's Literal Translation

And a son of Jonathan [is] Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begat Micah;

Context

The Family of Saul

³³Ner 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.

Summary

1 Chronicles 8:34 lists the descendants of Jonathan, a son of Saul, highlighting the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. This verse serves as a historical record of the lineage of Jonathan and his family, connecting them to the royal line of Saul. It underscores the importance of genealogies in tracing the heritage and lineage of prominent figures in Israel's history. By documenting these details, the verse contributes to the overall narrative of the Israelite tribes and their ancestral connections.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Merib-baal - The same as Mephibosheth, for, as the Israelites detested Baal, which signifies lord, they changed it into bosheth, which signifies shame or reproach.

1 Chronicles 8:34

The Family of Saul

³³Ner 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.

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Berean Standard Bible

The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

Bible in Basic English

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begot Micha.

Free Bible Version

The son of Jonathan: Merib-Baal, who was the father of Micah.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the sonne of Ionathan was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal begate Micah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

Translation for Translators

Jonathan’s son was Merib-Baal. Merib-Baal was the father of Micah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The son of Jonathan was Merib-Baal. Merib-Baal was the father of Micah.

Noah Webster Bible

And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

World English Bible

The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal. Merib-baal became the father of Micah.

Young's Literal Translation

And a son of Jonathan [is] Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begat Micah;