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1 Samuel 31:12

1 Samuel 31:13-1964 bbe — And their bones they put in the earth under a tree in Jabesh; and for seven days they took no food.

Bible in Basic English

"And their bones they put in the earth under a tree in Jabesh; and for seven days they took no food."

— 1 Samuel 31:13-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 31 — Context

10

His war-dress they put in the house of Astarte; and his body was fixed on the wall of Beth-shan.

11

And when the people of Jabesh-gilead had news of what the Philistines had done to Saul,

12

All the fighting men got up and, travelling all night, took Saul's body and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth-shan; and they came to Jabesh and had them burned there.

13

And their bones they put in the earth under a tree in Jabesh; and for seven days they took no food.

1 Samuel 31:13-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 31:13-1964 say?
1 Samuel 31:13-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And their bones they put in the earth under a tree in Jabesh; and for seven days they took no food.”
Where is 1 Samuel 31:13-1964 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 31:13-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 31, verses 13–1964.
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 31:13-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 31:13-1964 in?
1 Samuel 31:13-1964 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 31:13-1964?
1 Samuel 31:13-1964 reads (BBE): “And their bones they put in the earth under a tree in Jabesh; and for seven days they took no food.” 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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