1 Samuel 31:3
“And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers .”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the battle went sore against Saul,.... Pressed heavy upon him; he was the butt of the Philistines, they aimed at his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He was sore wounded - Better, “he was sore afraid” (compare Deu 2:25). Saul’s fear is explained in 1Sa 31:4.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He was sore wounded of the archers - It is likely that Saul's sons were slain by the archers, and that Saul was now…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 31:1-7
The day of recompence has now come, in which Saul must account for the blood of the Amalekites which he had sinfully…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the battle went sore against Saul Cp. 1Ki 22:31 ff. The Vulg. has a striking paraphrase: "the whole weight of the battle…
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