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1 Samuel 31:11-13
Amplified Bible
1 Samuel 31:11-13
Amplified Bible
11 When the [a]inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 all the brave men stood and walked all night, and they took the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan, and they came to Jabesh and cremated them there. 13 They took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree at Jabesh, and fasted [as a sign of mourning and respect] for seven days.
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- 1 Samuel 31:11 Saul had rescued Jabesh-gilead from the attack led by Nahash the Ammonite (ch 11). This act of kindness was a thoughtful expression of their profound gratitude.
1 Samuel 31:11-13
New International Version
1 Samuel 31:11-13
New International Version
11 When the people of Jabesh Gilead(A) heard what the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 all their valiant men(B) marched through the night to Beth Shan. They took down the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth Shan and went to Jabesh, where they burned(C) them. 13 Then they took their bones(D) and buried them under a tamarisk(E) tree at Jabesh, and they fasted(F) seven days.(G)
1 Samuel 31:11-13
King James Version
1 Samuel 31:11-13
King James Version
11 And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;
12 All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there.
13 And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
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