Translations
Modern
The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.
Traditional
And the son of Jonathan was Merib–baal: and Merib–baal begat Micah.
Literal
And a son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal begat Micah.
Latin
Filius autem Jonathan, Meribbaal: et Meribbaal genuit Micha.
Original
Hebrew
English
The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.
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
Jonathan: Eldest son of King Saul and friend of David Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul Micah: Son of Mephibosheth, grandson of Jonathan
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Mephibosheth Merari, Merarite Meribbaal Micah (Person)
Topics
Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan: Called Merib-Baal Micah: Also Called Micha: Son of Mephibosheth