1 Chronicles 9:40
New International Version
The son of Jonathan: Merib-Baal, who was the father of Micah.

New Living Translation
Jonathan was the father of Merib-baal. Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

English Standard Version
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal fathered Micah.

Berean Standard Bible
The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.

King James Bible
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah.

New King James Version
The son of Jonathan was Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begot Micah.

New American Standard Bible
The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal fathered Micah.

NASB 1995
The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal became the father of Micah.

NASB 1977
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal became the father of Micah.

Legacy Standard Bible
The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal became the father of Micah.

Amplified Bible
The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal (Mephibosheth); Merib-baal became the father of Micah.

Christian Standard Bible
Jonathan’s son was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal fathered Micah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jonathan’s son was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal fathered Micah.

American Standard Version
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

English Revised Version
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jonathan's son was Meribbaal, and Meribbaal was the father of Micah.

Good News Translation
Jonathan was the father of Meribbaal, who was the father of Micah.

International Standard Version
Jonathan fathered Merib-baal, and Merib-baal fathered Micah.

Majority Standard Bible
The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.

NET Bible
The son of Jonathan: Meribbaal, who was the father of Micah.

New Heart English Bible
The son of Jonathan was Mippibaal; and Mippibaal became the father of Micah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah.

World English Bible
The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal. Merib-baal became the father of Micah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And a son of Jonathan [is] Merib-Ba‘al, and Merib-Ba‘al begot Micah.

Young's Literal Translation
And a son of Jonathan is Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begat Micah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the son of Jonathan, Merib-Baal: and Merib-Baal begat Micah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the son of Jonathan, was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal beget Micha.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal. And Meribbaal conceived Micah.

New American Bible
The son of Jonathan was Meribbaal, and Meribbaal became the father of Micah.

New Revised Standard Version
and the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal became the father of Micah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jeshui had a son, whose name was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yashwi had a son and his name: Merabel, and Merabel begot Mika.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begot Micah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the son of Jonathan was Meribaal: and Meribaal begot Micha.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Saul
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.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 14:49-51
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His 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. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

1 Samuel 31:2
The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

2 Samuel 2:8-10
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

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 Samuel 9:1-13
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” / And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied. / So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.” ...

2 Samuel 21:7
Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

2 Samuel 21:12-14
he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa. / So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, and they also gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. / And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.

1 Chronicles 8:33-34
Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. / The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

1 Chronicles 10:2
The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 13:3
Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.”

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

1 Chronicles 29:26-28
David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 10:19
So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David.


Treasury of Scripture

And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah.

Merib-baal

1 Chronicles 8:34-36
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah…

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1 Chronicles 9
1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies
2. The Israelites
10. The priests
14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem
27. The charge of certain Levites
35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan














The son of Jonathan:
Jonathan was the son of King Saul, the first king of Israel. His close friendship with David is well-documented, highlighting themes of loyalty and covenantal friendship (1 Samuel 18:1-4). Jonathan's lineage is significant as it connects the house of Saul to later generations, despite Saul's rejection by God as king (1 Samuel 15:26). This phrase emphasizes the continuation of Saul's line through Jonathan, despite the political and spiritual decline of Saul's house.

Merib-baal,
Merib-baal is another name for Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son, who was crippled in both feet (2 Samuel 4:4). The name "Merib-baal" means "contender with Baal," reflecting a cultural context where names often had theological significance. The use of "Baal" in names was common in Israelite culture before it became associated with idolatry. Mephibosheth's story is one of grace and restoration, as David shows kindness to him for Jonathan's sake, allowing him to eat at the king's table (2 Samuel 9:7-13). This act prefigures the grace believers receive through Christ.

who was the father of Micah.
Micah, the son of Merib-baal, continues the lineage of Jonathan. This genealogical detail underscores the preservation of Jonathan's line, despite the fall of Saul's house. It also highlights the importance of family heritage in biblical narratives, where genealogies often serve to connect historical events and divine promises. The mention of Micah here may not directly connect to the prophet Micah, but it reflects the commonality of names and the importance of legacy in Israelite culture.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jonathan
The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Known for his loyalty and bravery, Jonathan's lineage is significant in the history of Israel.

2. Merib-baal
Also known as Mephibosheth, he was the son of Jonathan. His name means "contender against Baal," reflecting a rejection of paganism. He was crippled in both feet and later shown kindness by King David.

3. Micah
The son of Merib-baal. His lineage is part of the genealogical record that connects the house of Saul to later generations.
Teaching Points
Legacy and Lineage
The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the importance of family heritage and the impact of our ancestors on our lives. Reflect on the spiritual legacy you are building for future generations.

God's Faithfulness
Despite the fall of Saul's house, God preserved Jonathan's line through Merib-baal. This demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises and His ability to bring hope from brokenness.

Grace and Kindness
David's treatment of Merib-baal is a powerful example of grace. As Christians, we are called to extend kindness and mercy, even to those who may seem undeserving.

Overcoming Adversity
Merib-baal's account is one of overcoming physical and social challenges. It encourages us to trust in God's provision and to find strength in our weaknesses.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The son
וּבֶן־ (ū·ḇen-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jonathan:
יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites

Merib-baal,
בָּ֑עַל (bā·‘al)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4807: Merib-baal -- perhaps 'Baal is advocate', a son of Jonathan

[who]
בַ֖עַל (ḇa·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4810: Meri-baal

was the father of
הוֹלִ֥יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Micah.
מִיכָֽה׃ (mî·ḵāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4318: Micah -- the name of several Israelites


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