Old Testament

Malchi-shua

A son of King Saul who died alongside his father and brothers in battle against the Philistines.

Malchi-shua was one of the sons of King Saul mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles and the account of Saul's final battle. He died on Mount Gilboa during the Philistine victory over Israel, marking the end of Saul's dynasty. His brief mention serves to record the tragic loss of the royal house of Saul.