Overview
The Bible addresses melchishua across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Abinadab, Gilboa, Merab and Philistines. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Saul, Jonathan, Michal and Ishbosheth.
Key Bible verses about melchishua
Old Testament
1 Samuel
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:
And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons.
1 Chronicles
And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. Eshbaal: or, Ishbosheth.Sam.2.8
And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. Abinadab: also called, Ishui.I.Sam.14.49.
People in the Bible and melchishua
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying melchishua for yourself
- Begin with 1 Samuel 14:49, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Saul, Jonathan and Michal and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Abinadab, Gilboa, Merab and Philistines.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about melchishua?
The Bible addresses melchishua across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Abinadab, Gilboa, Merab and Philistines. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Saul, Jonathan, Michal and Ishbosheth.
How many Bible verses are about melchishua?
The Bible references melchishua in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention melchishua?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Samuel 14:49: “Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with melchishua?
Saul, Jonathan, Michal and Ishbosheth.
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