1 Samuel 14:49 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:47-52

Here is a general account of Saul's court and camp. 1. Of his court and family, the names of his sons and daughters (1 Sam. 14:49), and of his wife and his cousin-german that was general of his army, 1 Sam. 14:50. There is mention of another wife of Saul's (2 Sam. 21:8), Rizpah, a secondary wife, and of the children he had by her. 2. Of his camp and military actions. (1.) How he levied his army: When he saw any strong valiant man, that was remarkably fit for service, he took him unto him (1... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:49

And the sons of Saul were Jonathan ,.... Who seems to be his firstborn, of whom, his valour and success, we read in this and the preceding chapter: and Ishui ; the same with Abinadab, 1 Chronicles 8:33 for he had two names: and Melchishua ; and besides these three there was another, whose name was Ishbosheth, sometimes called Eshbaal, 2 Samuel 2:8 who succeeded him in the kingdom; for which reason Abarbinel thinks he is not mentioned here, because he was a king; though it is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 14:49

Now the sons of Saul - We do not find Ishbosheth here. Calmet says it was "because he was too young, and did not go with him to the war, for he mentions only those who were with him." Why then mention his daughters and his wife? Did they go with him to the war? read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:47-52

Gradation in service. The facts are— 1 . Saul's warlike efforts issue in the general discomfiture of his enemies. 2 . The domestic relations of Saul are incorporated in the record of facts pertaining to gradual unfolding of the Divine purpose. 3 . During all his conflicts with the Philistines Saul shows prudence in strengthening his military position. The section gives a summary of the military operations of Saul's reign and of the success of his efforts, and also places on the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:49

Saul's family and kindred. Three sons only of Saul are here mentioned, apparently those slain at the battle of Mount Gilboa, where, however, Ishui is named Abinadab ( 1 Samuel 31:2 , as also in 1 Chronicles 8:33 ; 1 Chronicles 9:39 ). A fourth son, Esh-baal, subsequently called Ishbosheth, is omitted. The daughters, Merab and Michal, are mentioned because of the history in 1 Samuel 18:17-21 . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 14:49

This enumeration of Saul’s children and chief officers is according to the analogy of the subsequent annals of David and Solomen’s reign. But the one here called Ishui, is elsewhere (marginal references) called Abi-nadab; and a fourth son, Esh-baal or Ish-bosheth, is here omitted. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 14:49

1 Samuel 14:49. And Ishui Called also Abinadab, 1 Samuel 31:2. Ish- bosheth, Saul’s other son, is here omitted because the sacred historian intended to mention only those of Saul’s sons who went with him into the battles here recorded, and who were afterward slain with him. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:47-52

Summary of Saul’s reign (14:47-52)Despite his many weaknesses of character, Saul was a strong leader in battle and led Israel to many victories (47-48). He helped develop this strong leadership by collecting around him the best and most capable men from his own family circle and from the army (49-52). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 14:49

Ishui . Called Abinadab in 1 Samuel 31:2 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Samuel 14:49

A NOTE REGARDING SAUL'S FAMILY"Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was Merab, and the name of the younger was Michal; And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz. And the name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle; Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel."As cited earlier in this chapter, the omission of the name... read more