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1 Samuel 14:48-50
New English Translation
1 Samuel 14:48-50
New English Translation
48 He fought bravely, striking down the Amalekites and delivering Israel from the hand of its enemies.[a]
Members of Saul’s Family
49 The sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malki-Shua.[b] He had two daughters; the older one was named Merab and the younger Michal. 50 The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the general in command of his army was Abner son of Ner, Saul’s uncle.[c]
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- 1 Samuel 14:48 tn Heb “plunderers.”
- 1 Samuel 14:49 sn The list differs from others. In 1 Sam 31:2 (= 1 Chr 10:2), Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua are listed as Saul’s sons, while 1 Chr 8:33 and 9:39 list Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
- 1 Samuel 14:50 sn The word “uncle” can modify either Abner or Ner. See the note on the word “son” in v. 51 for further discussion.
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