48. He acted bravely and defeated the Amalekites and rescued Israel from the hand of those who plundered it.
49. Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malki-Shua; the names of his two daughters were as follows: the name of the firstborn was Merab and the younger was Michal.
50. The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz, and the name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul’s uncle.
51. Now Kish was the father of Saul, but Ner, the father of Abner, was the son of Abiel.
52. Warfare was severe against the Philistines all the days of Saul. Whenever Saul saw anyone who was a mighty warrior or any brave man, he conscripted him into his service.