1 Samuel 31:7

“And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.”

"And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them." - 1 Samuel 31:7
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What does 1 Samuel 31:7 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 31:7 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the…

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Echoes of Despair: Lessons from the Fall of Saul

In 1 Samuel 31:7, we read the somber ending of a tragic tale, framed by a poignant reality of human struggle and divine sovereignty. The verse states: "And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the…

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A Prayer for Strength Amidst Trials

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in humility and reverence, reflecting on the profound lessons held within the pages of Your Holy Word, particularly in the heart-wrenching account of 1 Samuel 31:7. In this moment, we witness the grave consequences of despair and defeat…

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1 Samuel 31:7 - "¶ And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them."
1 Samuel 15:31 - "So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD."
1 Samuel 31:11 - "¶ And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;"
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 31:3 - "And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers."
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."
"So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD." - 1 Samuel 15:31
1 Samuel 7:15 - "And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life."
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 Corinthians 7:31 - "And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away."
1 Chronicles 7:31 - "And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith."
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."
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1 Samuel 14:7
1 Samuel 28:7
1 Samuel 8:7
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."
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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 7:5 - "And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD."
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1 Samuel 7:9 - "¶ And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him."
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