1 Samuel 31:11 kjv — And when the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;

King James Version

"And when the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;"

— 1 Samuel 31:11, King James Version

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1 Samuel 31 — Context

8

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

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And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their idols, and among the people.

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And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth–shan.

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And when the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;

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All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth–shan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there.

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And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.

1 Samuel 31:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 31:11 say?
1 Samuel 31:11 in the King James Version reads: “And when the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;”
Where is 1 Samuel 31:11 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 31:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 31, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 31:11.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 31:11 in?
1 Samuel 31:11 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 Samuel 31:11?
1 Samuel 31:11 reads (KJV): “And when the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;” 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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