1 Samuel 31:10

“And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan.”

"And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan." - 1 Samuel 31:10
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What does 1 Samuel 31:10 mean?

1 Samuel 31:10 (KJV) states, "And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan." This verse comes at the end of the story of the death of King Saul in the Bible. Saul was the first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet…

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The Armor of Fallen Glory

As we reflect upon the somber yet powerful scene presented in 1 Samuel 31:10, we encounter the aftermath of a tragic end—"And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan." This verse encapsulates not just the end of King…

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A Prayer of Reflection and Deliverance: Honoring the Fallen

O Lord of Hosts, Sovereign and Eternal, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and humility, reflecting on the profound truths revealed in Your sacred Word, particularly in the somber account of 1 Samuel 31:10, wherein it is written: "And they put his armour in the…

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1 Samuel 31:10 - "And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan."
1 Samuel 15:31 - "So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD."
1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel anoniting Saul
1 Samuel 31:11 - "¶ And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;"
1 Samuel 15:10 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,"
1 Samuel 31:6 - "So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together."
1 Samuel 14:31 - "And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint."
1 Samuel 31:13 - "And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days."
1 Samuel 10:17 - "¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;"
1 Samuel 3:10 - "And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."
1 Samuel 31:3 - "And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers."
1 Samuel 3:1-10
"So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD." - 1 Samuel 15:31
1 Samuel 31:1 - "Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa."
1 Samuel 31:5 - "And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him."
1 Samuel 17:31 - "And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him."
1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
1 Samuel 16:10 - "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these."
1 Samuel 30:31 - "And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt."
1 Samuel 3:1
1 Samuel 3:1
1 Samuel 31:8 - "And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa."
1 Samuel 31:2 - "And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul's sons."
1 Samuel 10:20 - "And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken."
1 Samuel 1:10 - "And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore."
1 Samuel 21:10-15
1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."
1 Samuel 31:4 Saul took his own sword and fell on it. create the image in color
1 Samuel 10:1 - "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?"