1 Samuel 31:5

And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 31:5

BSB

When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him.

AKJV

And when his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on his sword, and died with him.

CPDV

And when his armor bearer had seen this, namely, that Saul had died, he too fell upon his sword, and he died with him.

ERV

And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell upon his sword, and died with him.

NHEB

When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell on his sword, and died with him.

SMT

And he lifting up his arms will fear, for he saw Saul died; and he will fall, also he, upon his sword, and he will die with him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 31:5

AndwhenhisarmourbearerH5375Verb sawH7200VerbthatSaulH7586Proper Name MasculinewasdeadH4191VerbhefellH5307VerblikewiseuponhisswordH2719Noun FeminineanddiedH4191Verbwithhim

Commentary for 1 Samuel 31:5

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Overview of 1 Samuel 31:5

Summary

Armor-bearer follows Saul in death

Place

Mount Gilboa

Event

Armor-bearer dies with Saul

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC