Malchi-shua
Malchi-shua, a son of King Saul, was killed in battle against the Philistines.
MaleTribe of BenjaminUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books5 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Samuel 14:49; only referred to as Malchi-shua (מַלְכִּישׁוּעַ); son of Saul and Ahinoam; a brother of Jonathan, Abinadab, Merab and Michal; half-brother of: Ish-bosheth, Armoni and Mephibosheth.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
- Mother
- Siblings
Abinadab Armoni Ish-bosheth Jonathan Mephibosheth Merab Michal
Alternative names
- מַלְכִּישׁוּעַMalchi-shua
Mentions
- Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).
- The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.
- Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.
- Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.
- The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.