1 Samuel 31:6 net — So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men died together that day.

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"So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men died together that day."

— 1 Samuel 31:6, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 31 — Context

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Saul himself was in the thick of the battle; the archers spotted him and wounded him severely.

4

Saul said to his armor bearer,“Draw your sword and stab me with it! Otherwise these uncircumcised people will come, stab me, and torture me.” But his armor bearer refused to do it, because he was very afraid. So Saul took his sword and fell on it.

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When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his own sword and died with him.

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So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men died together that day.

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When the men of Israel who were in the valley and across the Jordan saw that the men of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned the cities and fled. The Philistines came and occupied them.

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The next day, when the Philistines came to strip loot from the corpses, they discovered Saul and his three sons lying dead on Mount Gilboa.

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They cut off Saul’s head and stripped him of his armor. They sent messengers to announce the news in the temple of their idols and among their people throughout the surrounding land of the Philistines.

1 Samuel 31:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 31:6 say?
1 Samuel 31:6 in the NET Bible reads: “So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men died together that day.”
Where is 1 Samuel 31:6 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 31:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 31, verse 6.
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 31:6.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 31:6 in?
1 Samuel 31:6 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 31:6?
1 Samuel 31:6 reads (NET): “So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men died together that day.” 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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