1Ch 8:33-40 | JFB | STEP | 33. Ner begat Kish-- The father of Ner, though not mentioned here, is stated ( ) to have been Jehiel. Moreover, the father of Kish is said ( ) to have been Abiel, the son of Zeror, whence it would seem that Abiel and Ner were names of the same person. Abinadab-- the same as Ishui ( ). Esh-baal-- that is, Ish-bosheth.

‏ 1 Chronicles 8:33-40

33. Ner begat Kish--The father of Ner, though not mentioned here, is stated (1Ch 9:35) to have been Jehiel. Moreover, the father of Kish is said (1Sa 9:1) to have been Abiel, the son of Zeror, whence it would seem that Abiel and Ner were names of the same person.

Abinadab--the same as Ishui (1Sa 14:49).

Esh-baal--that is, Ish-bosheth.

34. Merib-baal--that is, Mephibosheth.

36. Jehoadah--or, Jara (1Ch 9:42).

40. mighty men of valour, archers--(see on Jud 20:16). Great strength as well as skill was requisite in ancient archery, as the bow, which was of steel, was bent by treading with the feet, and pulling the string with both hands.