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Chapter 14
Verse 14

1 Samuel 14:51

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Berean Standard Bible

Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

Bible in Basic English

Kish, the father of Saul, and Ner, the father of Abner, were sons of Abiel.

Free Bible Version

Saul's father Kish and Abner's father Ner were sons of Abiel.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

Translation for Translators

Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were both sons of Abiel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Kish was Saul's father; and Ner, the father of Abner, was the son of Abiel.

Noah Webster Bible

And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

World English Bible

Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

Young's Literal Translation

and Kish [is] father of Saul, and Ner father of Abner [is] son of Ahiel.

Context

Saul’s Victories

⁵⁰His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.⁵¹Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

Summary

This verse briefly mentions the family of King Saul, listing his wife's name as Ahinoam and his sons' names as Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. It serves as a historical record of Saul's lineage and immediate family members. Jonathan, Saul's son, is notably highlighted throughout the Bible for his close friendship with David and his bravery in battle. The mention of Saul's family members helps provide context for understanding the events and relationships in the life of King Saul during his reign as the first king of Israel.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Kish was the father of Saul,.... See Sa1 9:1. and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel; this Abiel was the father both of Kish and Ner, and the grandfather of Saul, see Sa1 9:1.

1 Samuel 14:51

Saul’s Victories

⁵⁰His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.⁵¹Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

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Berean Standard Bible

Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

Bible in Basic English

Kish, the father of Saul, and Ner, the father of Abner, were sons of Abiel.

Free Bible Version

Saul's father Kish and Abner's father Ner were sons of Abiel.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

Translation for Translators

Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were both sons of Abiel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Kish was Saul's father; and Ner, the father of Abner, was the son of Abiel.

Noah Webster Bible

And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

World English Bible

Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

Young's Literal Translation

and Kish [is] father of Saul, and Ner father of Abner [is] son of Ahiel.