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1 Samuel 31:12

1 Samuel 31:13 cpdv — And they took their bones, and they buried them in the forest of Jabesh. And they fasted for seven days.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they took their bones, and they buried them in the forest of Jabesh. And they fasted for seven days. "

— 1 Samuel 31:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 31 — Context

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And they placed his armor in the temple of Ashtaroth. But his body they suspended on the wall of Bethshan.

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And when the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead had heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,

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all the most valiant men rose up, and they walked all night, and they took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Bethshan. And they went to Jabesh Gilead, and they burned them there.

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And they took their bones, and they buried them in the forest of Jabesh. And they fasted for seven days.

1 Samuel 31:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 31:13 say?
1 Samuel 31:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they took their bones, and they buried them in the forest of Jabesh. And they fasted for seven days. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 31:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 31:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 31, verse 13.
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.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 31:13 in?
1 Samuel 31:13 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?
1 Samuel 31:13 reads (CPDV): “And they took their bones, and they buried them in the forest of Jabesh. And they fasted for seven days. ” 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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