KJV ORIGINAL
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jonathan's son was Meribbaal, and Meribbaal had a son named Micah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the family line of Jonathan, showing how God's people continued through generations.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy traces the descendants of King Saul's family, particularly through his son Jonathan who was David's closest friend. These records were important for the Israelites returning from Babylonian exile to establish their tribal identities and inheritance rights. The name Meribbaal (also called Mephibosheth in other books) was Jonathan's son who was crippled as a child and later shown kindness by King David.
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