Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The fighting grew fierce around Saul, and when the archers overtook him, they wounded him critically. New Living Translation The fighting grew very fierce around Saul, and the Philistine archers caught up with him and wounded him severely. English Standard Version The battle pressed hard against Saul, and the archers found him, and he was badly wounded by the archers. Berean Standard Bible When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. King James Bible And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. New King James Version The battle became fierce against Saul. The archers hit him, and he was severely wounded by the archers. New American Standard Bible The battle went heavily against Saul, and the archers found him; and he was gravely wounded by the archers. NASB 1995 The battle went heavily against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was badly wounded by the archers. NASB 1977 And the battle went heavily against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was badly wounded by the archers. Legacy Standard Bible And the battle became heavy against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was badly wounded by the archers. Amplified Bible The battle went heavily against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was severely wounded by the archers. Christian Standard Bible When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers found him and severely wounded him. Holman Christian Standard Bible When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers caught up with him and severely wounded him. American Standard Version And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers. Contemporary English Version The fighting was fierce around Saul, and he was badly wounded by enemy arrows. English Revised Version And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers. GOD'S WORD® Translation The heaviest fighting was against Saul. When the archers got him in their range, he was badly wounded by them. Good News Translation The fighting was heavy around Saul, and he himself was hit by enemy arrows and badly wounded. International Standard Version The heaviest fighting was directed toward Saul, and when the bowmen who were shooting located Saul, he was severely wounded by them. Majority Standard Bible When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. NET Bible Saul himself was in the thick of the battle; the archers spotted him and wounded him severely. New Heart English Bible The battle was fierce against Saul, and the archers found him, and he was wounded by the archers. Webster's Bible Translation And the battle was severe against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was severely wounded by the archers. World English Bible The battle went hard against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the battle is hard against Saul, and the archers find him—men with bow—and he is greatly pained by the archers; Young's Literal Translation And the battle is hard against Saul, and the archers find him -- men with bow -- and he is pained greatly by the archers; Smith's Literal Translation And the war will be heavy to Saul, and the archers, men with the bow, will find him; and he will be greatly wounded from the archers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the whole weight of the battle was turned upon Saul: and the archers overtook him, and he was grievously wounded by the archers. Catholic Public Domain Version And the entire weight of the battle was turned against Saul. And the men who were archers pursued him. And he was severely wounded by the archers. New American Bible the fury of the battle converged on Saul. Then the archers hit him, and he was severely wounded. New Revised Standard Version The battle pressed hard upon Saul; the archers found him, and he was badly wounded by them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the battle was intense against Saul, and the archers overtook him with bows, and he was exceedingly afraid of the archers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the battle prevailed against Shaul, and the Archers overtook him with bows, and he was very afraid of the Archers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the battle went sore against Saul, an the archers overtook him; and he was in great anguish by reason of the archers. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the battle prevails against Saul, and the shooters with arrows, even the archers find him, and he was wounded under the ribs. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul's Overthrow and Death…2The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. 3When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. 4Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run it through me, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 10:3-4 When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him. / Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. 2 Samuel 1:6-10 “I happened to be on Mount Gilboa,” he replied, “and there was Saul, leaning on his spear, with the chariots and the cavalry closing in on him. / When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me, and I answered, ‘Here I am!’ / ‘Who are you?’ he asked. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ ... 2 Samuel 21:12 he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa. 1 Samuel 28:19 Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. And the LORD will deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 14:47-48 After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. / He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. 1 Samuel 18:6-7 As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” 1 Samuel 15:28 So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. 1 Samuel 13:14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” 1 Samuel 17:50-51 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. 2 Samuel 1:17-27 Then David took up this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan, / and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar: / “Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen! ... 2 Samuel 2:4-7 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” / So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him. / Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this. ... 2 Samuel 5:4-5 David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. 1 Kings 2:10-12 Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. 1 Chronicles 12:1-2 Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): Treasury of Scripture And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. went sore 2 Samuel 1:4 And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That 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. Amos 2:14 Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself: Genesis 49:23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 1 Kings 22:34 And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. Jump to Previous Anguish Archers Badly Battle Bow Distressed Fierce Fight Fighting Find Found Great Greatly Grew Hard Heavily Hit Overtook Pained Pressed Reason Saul Severe Severely Sore WoundedJump to Next Anguish Archers Badly Battle Bow Distressed Fierce Fight Fighting Find Found Great Greatly Grew Hard Heavily Hit Overtook Pained Pressed Reason Saul Severe Severely Sore Wounded1 Samuel 31 1. Saul, having lost his army, and his sons slain, 4. he and his armor bearer kill themselves. 7. The Philistines possess the forsaken towns of the Israelites 8. They triumph over the dead bodies 11. They of Jabesh Gilead recovering the dead bodies by night, 12. burn them at Jabesh, 13. and mournfully bury their bodies. When the battle intensified The phrase "when the battle intensified" suggests a turning point in the conflict, indicating a moment of heightened danger and urgency. In the Hebrew text, the word for "intensified" can be linked to the idea of pressing or becoming severe. This reflects the increasing pressure and desperation faced by Saul and his forces. Historically, this battle against the Philistines was a culmination of ongoing hostilities, and the intensification signifies the critical nature of this confrontation. It serves as a reminder of the relentless nature of spiritual battles in the life of a believer, where perseverance and reliance on God are essential. against Saul the archers overtook him and wounded him critically And the archers hit him.--It would seem as though, in that deadly combat, none could strike down that giant kingly form, so the archers--literally, as in the margin of our Version, shooters, men with bows, skilful shots--were told off, and these, aiming at the warrior towering above the other combatants, with the crown on his head (2Samuel 1:10), hit him. And he was sore wounded by the archers.--This is the usual rendering of the word, but the more accurate translation is, He was sore afraid (or was greatly alarmed at them): so Gesenius, Keil, Lange, &c. All seemed against him. His army was routed, his sons were dead, his faithful captains and companions were gone, and these bow-men were shooting at him from a distance where his strong arm could not reach them. Gradually weakened through loss of blood--perhaps with the words he had heard only a few hours before at En-dor from the dead prophet ringing in his ears, "To-morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me"--the great undaunted courage at last failed him, and he turned to his armourbearer, who was still by his side. Verses 3, 4. - The archers. Literally, as in the margin, "shooters, men with bows." As the first word would equally apply to men who threw javelins, the explanation is added to make the meaning clear. Hit him. Literally, "found him, i.e. found out his position, and came up to where he was. He was sore wounded. Rather, "he was sore distressed." In Deuteronomy 2:25 the verb is rendered "be in anguish." The meaning is that Saul, finding himself surrounded by these archers, and that he could neither escape nor come to close quarters with them, and die fighting, ordered his armour bearer to kill him, that he might be spared the degradation of being slain by "uncircumcised" heathen. Abuse me. This verb is translated mock in Jeremiah 38:19. "Maltreat" would be a better rendering in both places, and also in Judges 19:25, where, too, the word occurs. Its exact meaning is to practise upon another all that passion, lust, anger, or malice dictate. Probably Saul thought that they would treat him as they had previously treated Samson (Judges 16:21-25).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When the battleהַמִּלְחָמָה֙ (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war intensified וַתִּכְבַּ֤ד (wat·tiḵ·baḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Saul, שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites the archers הַמּוֹרִ֖ים (ham·mō·w·rîm) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach overtook him וַיִּמְצָאֻ֥הוּ (way·yim·ṣā·’u·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present and wounded him וַיָּ֥חֶל (way·yā·ḥel) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert critically. מְאֹ֖ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily Links 1 Samuel 31:3 NIV1 Samuel 31:3 NLT 1 Samuel 31:3 ESV 1 Samuel 31:3 NASB 1 Samuel 31:3 KJV 1 Samuel 31:3 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 31:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 31:3 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 31:3 French Bible 1 Samuel 31:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 31:3 The battle went sore against Saul (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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