1 Samuel 31:3
What does 1 Samuel 31:3 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 31:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the fight was going badly for Saul, and the archers came across him, and he was wounded by the archers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the battle is hard against Saul, and the archers find him--men with bow--and he is pained greatly by the archers;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the whole weight of the battle was turned upon Saul: and the archers overtook him, and he was grievously wounded by the archers.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers came up with him; and he was much terrified by the archers.
Context
v.2And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.
v.3This passage
v.4Then said Saul to his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 1:6
And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul was leaning upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and the horsemen followed hard after him.
- Genesis 49:23
The archers have sorely grieved him, And shot at him, and persecuted him:
- 1 Kings 22:34
And a certain man drew his bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the armor: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am sore wounded.
- Amos 2:14
And flight shall perish from the swift; and the strong shall not strengthen his force; neither shall the mighty deliver himself;
- 2 Samuel 1:4
And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.
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