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1 Chronicles 10:2

1 Chronicles 10:1 bbe — Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel; and the men of Israel went in flight before the Philistines, falling…

Bible in Basic English

"Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel; and the men of Israel went in flight before the Philistines, falling down wounded in Mount Gilboa."

— 1 Chronicles 10:1, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 10 — Context

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Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel; and the men of Israel went in flight before the Philistines, falling down wounded in Mount Gilboa.

2

And the Philistines went hard after Saul and his sons, and put to death Jonathan and Abinadab and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.

3

And the fight was going against Saul, and the archers came across him, and he was wounded by the archers.

4

Then Saul said to the servant who had the care of his arms, Take your sword and put it through me, before these men without circumcision come and make sport of me. But his servant, full of fear, would not do so. Then Saul took out his sword, falling on it himself.

1 Chronicles 10:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 10:1 say?
1 Chronicles 10:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel; and the men of Israel went in flight before the Philistines, falling down wounded in Mount Gilboa.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 10:1 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 10:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 10, verse 1.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 10:1.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 10:1 in?
1 Chronicles 10:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 10:1?
1 Chronicles 10:1 reads (BBE): “Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel; and the men of Israel went in flight before the Philistines, falling down wounded in Mount Gilboa.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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