King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the son of Jonathan [was] Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The son of Y'honatan was M'riv-Ba'al, and M'riv-Ba'al fathered Mikhah.
Berean Standard Bible:
The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.
American Standard Version:
And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the son{H1121} of Jonathan{H3083} was Meribbaal{H4807}; and Meribbaal{H4807} begat{H3205} Micah{H4318}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Samuel 4:4
- And Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son [that was] lame of [his] feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name [was] Mephibosheth.
2 Samuel 9:12
- And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name [was] Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba [were] servants unto Mephibosheth.
2 Samuel 9:10
- Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in [the fruits], that thy master's son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
2 Samuel 9:6
- Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
2 Samuel 19:24
- ¶ And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came [again] in peace.
2 Samuel 19:30
- And Mephibosheth said unto the king, Yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king is come again in peace unto his own house.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 8:34
1 Chronicles 8:34 is a verse that fits within the larger context of the genealogies recorded in the Books of Chronicles, which trace the lineage of the Israelite tribes, particularly focusing on the tribe of Benjamin in this chapter. The verse specifically mentions the line of Jonathan, who is likely Jonathan, the son of King Saul, the first king of Israel. The mention of Meribbaal (also known as Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel) is significant because he was a surviving member of Saul's line after most of his family was killed following Saul's defeat and death in battle against the Philistines.
Meribbaal's son, Micah, is not widely discussed in the narrative of the Bible, but his inclusion here serves to continue the genealogical record and to emphasize the importance of lineage and heritage in the ancient Near Eastern culture. This verse, like many others in the genealogies of Chronicles, serves to connect the past with the future, showing how the promises and covenants made to the patriarchs were being fulfilled through the ongoing lines of their descendants.
The historical context of this verse is set during the period after the united monarchy of Israel under Saul, David, and Solomon had split into the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah. The Chronicler, writing to a post-exilic audience, is particularly concerned with the continuity of the Davidic line and the tribe of Judah, but also acknowledges the other tribes, including Benjamin, to which Saul and Jonathan belonged. By documenting these family records, the Chronicler reinforces the identity of the Israelite people and their connection to God's promises, even after the exile and during the time of rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 8:34 is a verse that contributes to the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin, tracing the lineage from Jonathan, through Meribbaal, to Micah. It highlights the importance of ancestry in biblical times and connects the history of Israel's monarchy to the post-exilic community, reminding them of their heritage and the enduring nature of God's covenant with their forefathers.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3083
There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוֹנָתָן
Transliteration: Yᵉhôwnâthân
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-naw-thawn'
Description: from יְהֹוָה and נָתַן; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites; Jonathan. Compare יוֹנָתָן. - Strong's Number: H4807
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְרִיב בַּעַל
Transliteration: Mᵉrîyb Baʻal
Pronunciation: mer-eeb' bah'-al
Description: from רִיב and בַּעַל; quarreller of Baal, Merib-Baal, an epithet of Gideon; Merib-baal. Compare מְרִי בַעַל. - Strong's Number: H3205
There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַד
Transliteration: yâlad
Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). - Strong's Number: H4318
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִיכָה
Transliteration: Mîykâh
Pronunciation: mee-kaw'
Description: an abbreviated form of מִיכָיָה; Micah, the name of seven Israelites; Micah, Micaiah, Michah.