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1 Chronicles 10:3

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 10:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was distressed by reason of the archers.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was distressed by reason of the archers.
1 Chronicles 10:3 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.
2And the Philistines followed hard after Saul and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul.
3And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was distressed by reason of the archers.
4Then said Saul unto his armor-bearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armor-bearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it.
5And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell upon his sword, and died.
6So Saul died, and his three sons; and all his house died together.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the battle went sore against Saul; and the archers hit him, and he was wounded--The Hebrew words may be thus rendered: "The archers found (attacked) him, and he feared the archers." He was not wounded, at least not dangerously, when he resolved on committing suicide. The deed was the effect of sudden terror and overwhelming depression of spirits [CALMET].”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“went: Sa1 31:3-6; Sa2 1:4-10; Amo 2:14 archers: Heb. shooters with bows hit: Heb. found he was: Gen 49:23, Gen 49:24 1 Chronicles 10:4”
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