Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, (a) Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. (a) So we see that his cruel life has... [ Continue Reading ]
And when the men of Israel that [were] on the other side of the (b) valley, and [they] that [were] on the other side (c) Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. (b) Near to Gilboa.... [ Continue Reading ]
And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to (d) publish [it in] the house of their idols, and among the people. (d) In token of victory and triumph.... [ Continue Reading ]
And when the inhabitants of (e) Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul; (e) Whom he had delivered from their enemies, (1 Samuel 11:11).... [ Continue Reading ]
And they took their bones, and buried [them] under a tree at Jabesh, and (f) fasted seven days. (f) According to the custom of mourners.... [ Continue Reading ]