The most widely accepted explanation is that these were the sons of Michal’s sister Merab, who married Adriel. Likely, Merab died early, and childless Michal brought up the boys.
आम तौर पर यह समझाया जाता है कि ये पाँच बेटे दरअसल मीकल की बहन, मेरब और उसके पति अद्रीएल के बेटे हैं ।