1 Chronicles 8:34
1 Chronicles 8:34 in Multiple Translations
The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.
The son of Jonathan: Merib-Baal, who was the father of Micah.
And the sonne of Ionathan was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal begate Micah.
And a son of Jonathan [is] Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begat Micah;
The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal. Merib-baal became the father of Micah.
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begot Micha.
Jonathan’s son was Merib-Baal. Merib-Baal was the father of Micah.
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1 Chronicles 8:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בֶן
יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן
מְרִ֣יב
בָּ֑עַל
וּ/מְרִ֥יב
בַּ֖עַל
הוֹלִ֥יד
אֶת
מִיכָֽה
וּ/בֶן
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-ms
יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן
Yᵉhôwnâthân
H3083
Jonathan
N-proper
מְרִ֣יב
Mᵉrîyb Baʻal
H4807
Merib-baal
N-proper
בָּ֑עַל
Mᵉrîyb Baʻal
H4807
Merib-baal
N-proper
וּ/מְרִ֥יב
Mᵉrîyb Baʻal
H4807
Merib-baal
Conj | N-proper
בַּ֖עַל
Mᵉrîyb Baʻal
H4807
Merib-baal
N-proper
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מִיכָֽה
Mîykâh
H4318
Micaiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 8:34
וּ/בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן
Yᵉhôwnâthân
H3083
"Jonathan"
N-proper
Jehonathan was a son of King Saul and a friend of David, meaning 'Jehovah has given'. He was also known as Jonathan.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.13.3; son of: Shimeah (H8093); also called Jonathan at 2Sa.21.21; 1x27.32; Another name of yo.na.dav (יוֹנָדָב "Jonadab" H3122G) § Jonathan or Jehonathan = "Jehovah has given" 1) a son of king Saul and a friend of David 2) a son of the high priest Abiathar and the last descendant of Eli of whom we hear 3) a nephew of David who like David slew a giant of Gath 4) an uncle of David 5) one of David's mighty warriors 6) one of David's treasurers 7) a scribe in the time of Jeremiah 8) a Levite and father of Zechariah, a priest who blew the trumpet at the dedication of the wall 9) a son or descendant of Gershom, the son of Moses, and a priest to the tribe of Dan 10) a son of Kareah and a brother of Johanan; a Judaite captain after the fall of Jerusalem 11) another Judaite father of Peleth 12) father of Ebed in the time of Ezra 13) son of Asahel in the time of Ezra 14) a priest of the family of Melicu in the time of Nehemiah 15) son of Joiada and his successor to the high priesthood in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: Jonathan. Compare H3129 (יוֹנָתָן). See also: 1 Samuel 14:6; 1 Samuel 23:18; Jeremiah 37:15.
מְרִ֣יב
Mᵉrîyb Baʻal
H4807
"Merib-baal"
N-proper
Merib-baal was another name for Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. It means 'Baal is my advocate' and is used in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles to refer to this person.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.4.4; son of: Jonathan (H3083H); father of: Micah (H4318H); also called Merib-baal at 1Ch.8.34; 9.40; Another name of me.phi.vo.shet (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת "Mephibosheth" H4648G) § Merib-baal = "Baal is my advocate" 1) another name for Mephibosheth 1a) son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Merib-baal. Compare H4810 (מְרִי בַעַל). See also: 1 Chronicles 8:34; 1 Chronicles 9:40.
בָּ֑עַל
Mᵉrîyb Baʻal
H4807
"Merib-baal"
N-proper
Merib-baal was another name for Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. It means 'Baal is my advocate' and is used in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles to refer to this person.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.4.4; son of: Jonathan (H3083H); father of: Micah (H4318H); also called Merib-baal at 1Ch.8.34; 9.40; Another name of me.phi.vo.shet (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת "Mephibosheth" H4648G) § Merib-baal = "Baal is my advocate" 1) another name for Mephibosheth 1a) son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Merib-baal. Compare H4810 (מְרִי בַעַל). See also: 1 Chronicles 8:34; 1 Chronicles 9:40.
וּ/מְרִ֥יב
Mᵉrîyb Baʻal
H4807
"Merib-baal"
Conj | N-proper
Merib-baal was another name for Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. It means 'Baal is my advocate' and is used in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles to refer to this person.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.4.4; son of: Jonathan (H3083H); father of: Micah (H4318H); also called Merib-baal at 1Ch.8.34; 9.40; Another name of me.phi.vo.shet (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת "Mephibosheth" H4648G) § Merib-baal = "Baal is my advocate" 1) another name for Mephibosheth 1a) son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Merib-baal. Compare H4810 (מְרִי בַעַל). See also: 1 Chronicles 8:34; 1 Chronicles 9:40.
בַּ֖עַל
Mᵉrîyb Baʻal
H4807
"Merib-baal"
N-proper
Merib-baal was another name for Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. It means 'Baal is my advocate' and is used in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles to refer to this person.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.4.4; son of: Jonathan (H3083H); father of: Micah (H4318H); also called Merib-baal at 1Ch.8.34; 9.40; Another name of me.phi.vo.shet (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת "Mephibosheth" H4648G) § Merib-baal = "Baal is my advocate" 1) another name for Mephibosheth 1a) son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Merib-baal. Compare H4810 (מְרִי בַעַל). See also: 1 Chronicles 8:34; 1 Chronicles 9:40.
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִיכָֽה
Mîykâh
H4318
"Micaiah"
N-proper
Micaiah means who is like God, a prophet in 1 Kings 22:8, son of Imlah, prophesying during Jotham and Hezekiah's reigns.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.22.8; son of: Imlah (H3229) Another name of mi.kha.ye.hu (מִיכָֽיְהוּ "Micaiah" H4321G) § Micah or Micaiah or Michah = "who is like God" 1) the 6th in order of the minor prophets; a native of Moresheth, he prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, and was contemporary with the prophets Hosea, Amos, and Isaiah 2) an Ephraimite during the period of the judges 3) a descendant of Joel the Reubenite 4) son of Meribbaal and grandson of Jonathan 5) a Kohathite Levite, the eldest son of Uzziel the brother of Amram 6) father of Abdon, a man of high station in the reign of Josiah 7) son of Imlah and a prophet of Samaria who predicted the defeat and death of king Ahab of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Micah, Micaiah, Michah. See also: Judges 17:5; Judges 18:27; Jeremiah 26:18.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:34
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:34
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- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 8:34
Context — The Family of Saul
32and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.
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.
35The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. 36Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 9:12 | And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 9:10 | You and your sons and servants are to work the ground for him and bring in the harvest, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 9:6 | And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 19:24–30 | Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, and he has slandered your servant to my lord the king. Yet my lord the king is like the angel of God, so do what is good in your eyes. For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?” The king replied, “Why say any more? I hereby declare that you and Ziba are to divide the land.” And Mephibosheth said to the king, “Instead, since my lord the king has safely come to his own house, let Ziba take it all!” |
1 Chronicles 8:34 Summary
This verse tells us about the family of Jonathan, the son of King Saul, and his son Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah. It's a reminder that our families are important to God, and He is faithful to us even when we face challenges, as we see in Psalm 103:17-18. Just like Jonathan and his family, we can trust in God's love and care for us, and we can learn from their examples of faith and perseverance, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Hebrews 11:1-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Merib-baal in the Bible?
Merib-baal, also known as Mephibosheth, was the son of Jonathan, and his story is found in 2 Samuel 4:4 and 2 Samuel 9:1-13, where he is shown to be a recipient of King David's kindness and mercy.
What is the significance of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8:34?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8:34 is significant because it helps to establish the family line of King Saul and his descendants, which is important for understanding the history of the Israelites and the kingdom of Israel, as seen in 1 Samuel 31:1-13 and 2 Samuel 2:1-7.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger narrative about the history of the Israelites and the kingdom of Israel, which is also discussed in books like 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, and is connected to the larger story of God's covenant with His people, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Exodus 19:1-6.
What can we learn from the family line of Jonathan?
We can learn about the importance of family and legacy from the family line of Jonathan, as well as the faithfulness of God to His people, as seen in Psalm 100:5 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and legacy in our own lives?
- How does the story of Merib-baal and his father Jonathan relate to our own experiences of faith and trust in God?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How can we apply the lessons from this verse to our own relationships with our families and communities?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:34
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal,.... The same with Mephibosheth, 2 Samuel 4:4 so Jerubbaal is called Jerubbesheth, Jude 6:32 and Meribbaal begat Micah; called his young son in David's time, 2 Samuel 9:12.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:34
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah. And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal (contender against Baal) (cf.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:34
1 Chronicles 8:34 And the son of Jonathan [was] Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah.Ver. 34. And Meribbaal begat Micah.] From hence to the end of this chapter is a catalogue of Jonathan’ s progeny. Of the rest of Saul’ s children we read not that they had any posterity. That old verse is well known and daily verified, “Eυσεβεωνπαιδεαυιταλωια, δυαυεβεωνδου.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:34
Verse 34. 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.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 8:34
34. Merib-baal] A name meaning “Baal pleadeth”; in ch. 1 Chronicles 9:40 b (Heb.) it is written Meri-baal, i.e. “Man of Baal.” The person meant seems to be Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:6; 2 Samuel 9:12).
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 8:34
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(Depressed Disciples) Permanent Physical Infirmity by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul. The preacher emphasizes that Mephibosheth was chosen by God and given fa |