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1 Chronicles 10:3 ยท KJV

"And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers."

King James Version

What does 1 Chronicles 10:3 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

1Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.
2And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.
3And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers.
4Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.
5And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you cope with feelings of defeat?

2

What does it mean to you to be wounded emotionally or spiritually?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by external pressures?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on how you can turn to God in times of struggle. Seek strength and healing through prayer.

resilience

Consider how you can build resilience in your life. What steps can you take to recover from setbacks?

Places in This Verse

Philistine territory

A region inhabited by the Philistines, often in conflict with Israel. It was known for its strong military presence.

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