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1 Samuel 31:3 · KJV

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

King James Version

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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 upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul's sons.
3And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.
4Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, 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.
5And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle situations when you feel overwhelmed or wounded?

2

What does it mean to you to face adversity?

3

When have you found strength in vulnerability?

Life Application

grief

Recognize that it's okay to feel pain and seek support during difficult times.

faith

In moments of weakness, turn to your faith for comfort and guidance.

People in This Verse

SaulOT

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1

Places in This Verse

Mount Gilboa

A mountain range in Israel where significant battles occurred, including the defeat of Saul and his sons.

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