A son of King Saul, killed in battle by the Philistines.
About Malchi-shua
Malchishua was the third son of King Saul (1 Samuel 14:49; 1 Chronicles 8:33; 9:39). He was killed by the Philistines at the battle of Gilboa (1 Samuel 31:2; 1 Chronicles 10:2).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Saul (Son of Kish), Ahinoam
- Siblings 5
- Jonathan, Abinadab (Son of Saul), Merab, Michal, Ish-bosheth
- Half-siblings 2
- Armoni, Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 21:8)
- Niece/Nephew
- Mephibosheth
Key References
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.
The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.
All Scripture References (5)
1 Samuel (2)
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.
1 Chronicles (3)
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.