1 Samuel 31
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 31 of 31
Chapter Summary
Saul and his armor bearer kill themselves. The Philistines possess the towns of Israel. The people of Jabesh-gilead recover and burn the bodies of Saul and his three sons by night.
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People & Context
The Philistines violently defeat the Israelites in battle. The Israelites flee, and many fall wounded on Mount Gilboa.
The Philistines overtake Saul's family and strike down three of his sons: Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.
Sorely wounded by archers and fearing abuse by the uncircumcised, Saul begs his armorbearer to kill him. When the armorbearer refuses out of fear, Sau…
Timeline
The Philistines violently defeat the Israelites in battle. The Israelites flee, and many fall wounded on Mount Gilboa.
1 Samuel 31:1The Philistines overtake Saul's family and strike down three of his sons: Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.
1 Samuel 31:2Sorely wounded by archers and fearing abuse by the uncircumcised, Saul begs his armorbearer to kill him. When the armorbearer refuses out of fear, Saul falls on his own sword.
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