1 Chronicles 10:3 kjv — And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers.

King James Version

"And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers."

— 1 Chronicles 10:3, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 10 — Context

1

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

2

And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi–shua, the sons of Saul.

3

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers.

4

Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.

5

And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died.

6

So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together.

1 Chronicles 10:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 10:3 say?
1 Chronicles 10:3 in the King James Version reads: “And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 10:3 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 10:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 10, verse 3.
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 10:3.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 10:3 in?
1 Chronicles 10:3 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 10:3?
1 Chronicles 10:3 reads (KJV): “And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers.” 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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