1 Samuel

Tells about Samuel, the last judge, and the beginning of Israel's monarchy with King Saul and young David.

Chapter 31

KJV - 1 Samuel 31:4

Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.

Then Saul told his sword-carrier, "Take your sword and stab me with it. Otherwise, these uncut men might stab me, embarrass me, and hurt me." But the sword-carrier didn't do it because he was very scared. So, Saul got a sword and committed suicide by using it.

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