1 Chronicles 9:40
1 Chronicles 9:40 in Multiple Translations
The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who 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 beget Micha.
Jonathan’s son was Merib-Baal. Merib-Baal was the father of Micah.
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1 Chronicles 9:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בֶן
יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן
מְרִ֣יב
בָּ֑עַל
וּ/מְרִי
בַ֖עַל
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/מְרִי
Mᵉrîy Baʻal
H4810
Merib-baal
Conj | N-proper
בַ֖עַל
Mᵉrîy Baʻal
H4810
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 9:40
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/מְרִי
Mᵉrîy Baʻal
H4810
"Merib-baal"
Conj | N-proper
Merib-baal was another name for Mephibosheth, a grandson of King Saul, meaning Baal is my advocate, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:34.
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 spelling of me.phi.vo.shet (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת "Mephibosheth" H4648) § Merib-baal = "Baal is my advocate" 1) another name for Mephibosheth 1a) son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Meri-baal. Compare H4807 (מְרִיב בַּעַל). See also: 1 Chronicles 9:40.
בַ֖עַל
Mᵉrîy Baʻal
H4810
"Merib-baal"
N-proper
Merib-baal was another name for Mephibosheth, a grandson of King Saul, meaning Baal is my advocate, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:34.
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 spelling of me.phi.vo.shet (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת "Mephibosheth" H4648) § Merib-baal = "Baal is my advocate" 1) another name for Mephibosheth 1a) son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Meri-baal. Compare H4807 (מְרִיב בַּעַל). See also: 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 9:40
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Context — The Descendants of Saul
38Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.
39Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.
40The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.
41The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz. 42Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah 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 | 1 Chronicles 8:34–36 | The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza. |
1 Chronicles 9:40 Summary
This verse tells us about the family of Jonathan, the son of King Saul. It mentions Merib-baal, who was Jonathan's son, and Micah, who was Merib-baal's son. This is important because it helps us understand the family tree of King Saul and how it fits into the larger story of the Bible (see 1 Samuel 20:14-17 and 2 Samuel 9:1-13). By studying these genealogies, we can see how God works through families and generations to fulfill his promises, just like he did with King David (as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Merib-baal in the Bible?
Merib-baal, also known as Mephibosheth, was the son of Jonathan and the grandson of King Saul, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:40 and 2 Samuel 4:4. He is an important figure in the biblical account of King David's reign.
What is the significance of Micah in this verse?
Micah is mentioned as the son of Merib-baal, indicating his place in the family lineage of King Saul, as seen in 1 Chronicles 9:40-41. This highlights the careful record-keeping of the biblical authors to preserve the genealogies of important families.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Old Testament, which ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in verses like Genesis 3:15 and Isaiah 53:5. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles help to establish the historical context for the events that unfold in the Bible.
Why are genealogies like this one important in the Bible?
Genealogies like 1 Chronicles 9:40 serve to establish the historical accuracy and reliability of the biblical account, as well as to highlight the faithfulness of God to his people across generations, as seen in verses like Psalm 100:5 and Matthew 1:1-17.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and legacy from this verse?
- How does the careful record-keeping in this verse reflect God's attention to detail in our own lives?
- What does this verse reveal about the character of God as a keeper of promises and a respecter of family heritage?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of faithfulness and legacy seen in this verse to our own families and communities?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:40
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 9:35].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:40
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:40
(35-44) A duplicate of 1 Chronicles 8:29-38. The genealogy of Saul seems to be repeated, according to the chronicler’s habit (comp. 1 Chronicles 6:4 et seq. with 1 Chronicles 6:50 et seq.; 1 Chronicles 7:6 et seq. with 1 Chronicles 8:1 et seq.), as a transition or introduction to something else, viz., the account of that king’s final ruin in 1 Chronicles 10. The present list is identical with the former, so far as it extends (1 Chronicles 8:39-40 is wanting here), but is, on the whole, in better preservation, supplying, as we have seen, several omissions in the other copy. Only the name of Ahaz has fallen out (1 Chronicles 9:41). The correspondence of the two lists appears to be too exact to justify an assumption of different original sources; but the chronicler may have found the repetition already existing in the principal document from which he drew his materials.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:40
39–44 (= 1 Chronicles 8:33-38). The Genealogy of the House of Saul For notes see on 1 Chronicles 8:33 ff.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:40
35-44. This register is substantially identical with that of 1 Chronicles 8:29-38, and is repeated here to form a transition to the account of Saul’s death, which the writer inserts, in chap.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 9:40
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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 |