48. He fought bravely and defeated the Amalekites. He saved the Israelites from their enemies who had robbed them.
49. Saul’s sons were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malki-Shua. His older daughter was named Merab, and his younger daughter was named Michal.
50. Saul’s wife was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The commander of his army was Abner son of Ner, Saul’s uncle.
51. Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.
52. All Saul’s life he fought hard against the Philistines. When he saw strong or brave men, he took them into his army.