1 Samuel 31:2

Contextual Overview

¹The Philistines fought against Israel, and Israel’s men fled from them and were killed on Mount Gilboa. ¹ Now the Pelishtim fought against Yisra'el: and the men of Yisra'el fled from before the Pelishtim, and fell down slain on Mount Gilboa. ¹ Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. ¹ Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines, and they fell slain on Mount Gilboa. ¹ Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. ¹ The Philistines fought against Israel, and the Israelites ran away from them. Many Israelites were killed on Mount Gilboa. ¹ Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel. The men of Israel fled from the Philistines and many of them fell dead on Mount Gilboa. ¹Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. ¹ Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from the Philistines but fell fatally wounded on Mount Gilboa. ¹ Now the Philistims fought against Israel, & the me of Israel fled away from ye Philistims, and they fell downe wounded in mount Gilboa.

Bible Verse Review
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followed: 1 Samuel 14:22, 2 Samuel 1:6

Jonathan: 1 Samuel 13:2, 1 Samuel 13:16, 1 Samuel 14:1-14, 1 Samuel 14:49, 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 23:17, 1 Chronicles 8:33, 1 Chronicles 9:39

Saul's sons: Exodus 20:5, 2 Kings 25:7

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:16 - Let the Lord 1 Kings 14:1 - the son 1 Chronicles 10:1 - the Philistines fought Psalms 35:8 - into Proverbs 17:13 - General

Cross-References

Genesis 4:5
but he didn't respect Kayin and his offering. Kayin was very angry, and the expression on his face fell.

Genesis 4:5
But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

Genesis 4:5
but to Cain and to his offering he did not look with favor. And Cain became very angry, and his face fell.

Genesis 4:5
but he did not accept Cain and his gift. So Cain became very angry and felt rejected.

Genesis 4:5
but with Cain and his offering he was not pleased. So Cain became very angry, and his expression was downcast.

Genesis 4:5
but for Cain and his offering He had no respect. So Cain became extremely angry (indignant), and he looked annoyed and hostile.

Genesis 4:5
but for Cain and his offering He had no regard. So Cain became very angry and his face was gloomy.

Genesis 4:5
But vnto Kain and to his offering he had no regarde: wherefore Kain was exceeding wroth, and his countenance fell downe.

Genesis 4:5
but for Cain and for his offering He had no regard. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.

Genesis 4:5
but not with Cain and his offering. This made Cain so angry that he could not hide his feelings.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul,.... Stuck to him, pushed him close, bore hard upon him in that part of the army where he was having a design upon his person:

and upon his sons; who were with him:

and the Philistines slew Jonathan; who is mentioned first, being the eldest son, and perhaps first slain; and this was so ordered by the providence of God, that David's way to the throne might be more clear and easy; for though Jonathan would not have opposed him himself, yet the people, fond of him, would, at least many of them, been for setting him on the throne; and though he would have refused it, knowing David was the Lord's anointed, and have made interest for him, this would have looked as if he had made him king, and not the Lord:

and Abinadab and Malchishua, Saul's sons; these also were slain; former of these is called Ishui, 1 Samuel 14:49; Ishbosheth either was not in the battle, being left at home, as unfit for war, or to take care of the kingdom; or else he fled with Abner, and others, and escaped, and who was to be a trial to David.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 1 Samuel 31:2. Followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons — They, seeing the discomfiture of their troops, were determined to sell their lives as dear as possible, and therefore maintained the battle till the three brothers were slain.