1 Samuel 31:8 cpdv — Then, when the next day arrived, the Philistines came, so that they might despoil the slain. And they found Saul and hi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, when the next day arrived, the Philistines came, so that they might despoil the slain. And they found Saul and his three sons lying on mount Gilboa. "

— 1 Samuel 31:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 31 — Context

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And when his armor bearer had seen this, namely, that Saul had died, he too fell upon his sword, and he died with him.

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Therefore, Saul died, and his three sons, and his armor bearer, and all his men, on the same day together.

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Then, seeing that the men of the Israelites had fled, and that Saul had died with his sons, the men of Israel who were across the valley or beyond the Jordan abandoned their cities, and they fled. And the Philistines went and lived there.

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Then, when the next day arrived, the Philistines came, so that they might despoil the slain. And they found Saul and his three sons lying on mount Gilboa.

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And they cut off the head of Saul. And they despoiled him of the armor, and they sent it into the land of the Philistines all around, so that it might be announced in the temples of the idols and among their people.

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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,

1 Samuel 31:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 31:8 say?
1 Samuel 31:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, when the next day arrived, the Philistines came, so that they might despoil the slain. And they found Saul and his three sons lying on mount Gilboa. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 31:8 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 31:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 31, verse 8.
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 31:8.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 31:8 in?
1 Samuel 31:8 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 Samuel 31:8?
1 Samuel 31:8 reads (CPDV): “Then, when the next day arrived, the Philistines came, so that they might despoil the slain. And they found Saul and his three sons lying on 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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