1 Chronicles 10:8 asv — And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fall…

American Standard Version

"And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. "

— 1 Chronicles 10:8, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 10 — Context

5

And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell upon his sword, and died.

6

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

7

And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.

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And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa.

9

And they stripped him, and took his head, and his armor, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry the tidings unto their idols, and to the people.

10

And they put his armor in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the house of Dagon.

11

And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,

1 Chronicles 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 10:8 say?
1 Chronicles 10:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 10:8 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 10:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 10, verse 8.
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 10:8.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 10:8 in?
1 Chronicles 10:8 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 10:8?
1 Chronicles 10:8 reads (ASV): “And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen 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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