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.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 31:1

BSB

Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

AKJV

Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

CPDV

Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel. And the men of Israel fled before the face of the Philistines, and they fell down slain on mount Gilboa.

ERV

Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

NHEB

Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain on Mount Gilboa.

SMT

And the rovers warred against Israel: and the men of Israel will flee from the face of the rovers, and they will fall wounded in mount Gilboa.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 31:1

NowthePhilistinesH6430Adjective foughtH3898VerbagainstIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandthemenH582Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine fledH5127VerbfrombeforeH6440Noun MasculinethePhilistinesH6430AdjectiveandfelldownH5307Verb slainH2491inmountH2022Noun Masculine GilboaH1533Proper Name Location

Commentary for 1 Samuel 31:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 31:1

Summary

Israel defeated, soldiers killed on mountain

Place

Mount Gilboa

Event

Israel defeated in battle

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC