When his armor bearer realized that Saul was dead, he fell on his own sword and died.
Parallel translations
- WEB When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell on his sword, and died.
- KJV And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died.
- BSB When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died.
- NKJV And when his armorbearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his sword and died.
- NASB When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell on his sword and died.
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The armor-bearer, seeing Saul dead, also kills himself. It underscores the totality of the disaster around Saul.
Overview
The armor-bearer follows his master in death, falling on his own sword. His act deepens the sense of complete collapse surrounding Saul's house. The Chronicler records the scene to emphasize how thoroughly Saul's leadership ended in ruin, magnifying by contrast the deliverance God would bring through David.
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