48. He acted forcefully and defeated Amalek. He rescued Israel from the enemies who looted their possessions.
49. Saul’s sons were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. The names of his two daughters were Merab (the firstborn daughter) and Michal (the younger daughter).
50. The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.
51. Kish (Saul’s father) and Ner (Abner’s father) were the sons of Abiel.
52. There was intense warfare with the Philistines as long as Saul lived. Whenever any warrior or any skilled fighting man came to Saul’s attention, Saul would enlist him in the army.