1 Samuel 14:49-52

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Saul’s Family

⁴⁹ Saul’s sons included Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua. Of his two daughters, the firstborn was named Merab, and the younger one was named Michal. ⁵⁰ Saul’s wife was Ahinoam, daughter of Ahimaaz, while the commander of his army was Saul’s uncle Ner’s son Abner. ⁵¹ Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. ⁵² There was intense fighting against the Philistines during Saul’s entire reign, and whenever Saul discovered a strong or valiant warrior, he would enlist him for service.^[a]