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1 Samuel 31:11 · KJV

"And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

9And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their idols, and among the people.
10And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan.
11And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;
12All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth-shan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there.
13And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you honor those who have passed in your life?

2

What does loyalty mean to you in difficult times?

3

When have you felt compelled to stand up for someone?

Life Application

loyalty

Consider how you can show loyalty to those you care about, especially in their times of need.

remembrance

Take time to remember and honor those who have impacted your life positively, celebrating their legacy.

Places in This Verse

Jabesh-Gilead

An ancient city known for its loyalty to Saul, it played a significant role in the aftermath of his death.

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