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Saul’s Military Successes

47 Now when Saul had secured his grasp on Israel’s throne, he fought against his enemies in every direction—against Moab, Ammon, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. And wherever he turned, he was victorious.[a] 48 He performed great deeds and conquered the Amalekites, saving Israel from all those who had plundered them.

49 Saul’s sons included Jonathan, Ishbosheth,[b] and Malkishua. He also had two daughters: Merab, who was older, and Michal.

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Footnotes

  1. 14:47 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads he acted wickedly.
  2. 14:49 Hebrew Ishvi, a variant name for Ishbosheth; also known as Esh-baal.

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