Word Study

The meaning of מַלְכִּישׁוּעַ

Understanding Malkîyshûwaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H4444
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מַלְכִּישׁוּעַ

Phoneticmal-kee-shoo'-ah
TransliterationMalkîyshûwaʻ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Malchishua. - § Malchishua or Melchishua = "my king is wealth" - Malkishua, an Israelite 1) a son of king Saul of Israel

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references
ReferenceText
1 Samuel 14:49

Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchi–shua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:

1 Samuel 31:2

And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi–shua, Saul’s sons.

1 Chronicles 8:33

And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi–shua, and Abinadab, and Esh–baal.

1 Chronicles 9:39

And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi–shua, and Abinadab, and Esh–baal.

1 Chronicles 10:2

And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi–shua, the sons of Saul.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
5x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Samuel2
1 Chronicles3

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מַלְכִּישׁוּעַ' deepen your understanding of 1 Samuel 14:49?