KJV ORIGINAL
And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse traces the family line from Ner to King Saul and lists Saul's four sons, including the famous Jonathan.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the Chronicles' record of Benjamin's descendants, specifically focusing on Saul's royal lineage. Saul was Israel's first king, and his son Jonathan became famous for his close friendship with David and his military courage. The Chronicler was writing after the Babylonian exile to help the returned Jews understand their tribal heritage and connection to their past leaders.
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