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What Does the Bible Say About Gilboa?

16 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Gilboa in the Bible

Discover 16 Bible verses about gilboa. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on gilboa, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Gilboa

  1. 1
    1 Samuel 31:1
    Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. slain: or, wounded
    KJV
  2. 2
    1 Samuel 31:2
    And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons.
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Samuel 31:3
    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
    KJV
  4. 4
    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. abuse: or, mock me
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Samuel 31:5
    And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Samuel 31:6
    So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer , and all his men, that same day together.
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Samuel 31:7
    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
  8. 8
    1 Samuel 31:8
    And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa.
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Chronicles 10:1
    Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. slain: or, wounded
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Chronicles 10:2
    And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. Abinadab: also called, Ishui.I.Sam.14.49.
    KJV

Subtopics of Gilboa

A hill south of Jezreel, where Saul was defeated by the Philistines, and died
A hill south of Jezreel, where Saul was defeated by the Philistines, and died.

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Gilboa? (16 Verses)

Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. slain: or, wounded
And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons.
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.
And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa.
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. slain: or, wounded
And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. Abinadab: also called, Ishui.I.Sam.14.49.
And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. and the archers: Heb. and the shooters with bows hit: Heb. found
Then said Saul to his armourbearer , Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. abuse me: or, mock me
And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died.
So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together.
And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.
And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Gilboa

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about gilboa. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

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    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

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    Memorise at least one key verse about gilboa and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about gilboa is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on gilboa needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about gilboa with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about gilboa, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about gilboa?
Discover 16 Bible verses about gilboa. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on gilboa, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 16 key verses about gilboa spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about gilboa are there?
There are 16 key Bible verses about gilboa compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about gilboa?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about gilboa is 1 Samuel 31:1 — "Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. slain: or, wou..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about gilboa?
Gilboa is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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