1 Samuel 14:49

“And the sons of Saul were Jonathan, etc.] 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, (<130833>1 Chronicles 8:33 9:39) for he had two names: and Melchishua; and besides these three there was another, whose name was Ishbosheth, sometimes called Eshbaal, (<100208>2 Samuel 2:8 <130833>1 Chronicles 8:33) who succeeded him in the kingdom; for which reason Abarbinel thinks he is not mentioned here, because he was a king; though it is generally supposed the reason why these only are named is, because they went out to war with him, and died with him, but this did not; he had other children by a…”

“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. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Ishui - Called also Abinadab. Sa1 31:2. Ishbosheth, Saul's other son is here omitted, because he intended to mention only those of his sons who went with him into the battles here mentioned, and who were afterwards slain with him. Next: 1 Kings (1 Samuel) Chapter 15”

“14:49-51 This information about Saul’s family, placed here rather than at the end of his reign, hints that his reign was essentially over and he would not be succeeded by one of his sons. 14:49 Saul’s sons included: Another of Saul’s sons was named Abinadab (31:2). • Ishbosheth means “man of shame” (see study note on 2 Sam 2:8). He was also called Esh-baal (“man of Baal”). He served briefly as a rival king over the northern tribes during David’s early years (2 Sam 2:8-11).”

“Jonathan: Sa1 31:2; Ch1 8:33, Ch1 9:39 name of the firstborn: Sa1 18:7-21, Sa1 25:44; Sa2 3:13-16, Sa2 6:20-23 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 14:50”