King James Version
1 Samuel 31:5 in the King James Version says “And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.” — study this verse from 1 Samuel chapter 31 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.”
1 Samuel 31:5 · KJV
And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers . and the archers: Heb. and the shooters, men with bows hit: Heb. found him
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. abuse: or, mock me
And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.
So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer , and all his men, that same day together.
And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“saw”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
“And when his armourbearer”
H5375to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“he fell”
H5307to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
“likewise upon his sword”
H2719drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
This verse is found in the book of 1 Samuel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
1 Samuel 31:5 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to 1 Samuel 31:5 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge