Translations
Modern
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah.
Traditional
And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife’s name was Maachah:
Literal
And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, and the name of his wife was Maacah,
Latin
In Gabaon autem commorati sunt pater Gabaon Jehiel, et nomen uxoris ejus Maacha.
Original
Hebrew
English
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah.
Notes
Saul's family's role in the kingdom is already set (1 Chronicles 8:29–40). Repeating this information helps move from the genealogies to the stories, starting with Saul's death (1 Chronicles 10).
Theme notes and profiles
People
Abiel: Father of Kish and grandfather of King Saul Maacah: Grandmother of Saul
Places
Gibeon: Hivite city that tricked Joshua into a peace treaty
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehiel Jeiel Maacah, Maachah (Person) Merari, Merarite Ner